Chapter 118

Shhk!

The sudden appearance of Leana in Christine's bedroom startled everyone.

Told that he was asking for her, she had come at once, using a teleportation spell.

"Your Majesty!"

As Leana rushed toward him—

"Everyone, leave us."

Christine, reclining against the long-backed chair, gave the order. The attendants and guards in the room withdrew at once.

"I believe I told you to use the door when you come into my room."

"I'll take my scolding for that later. More importantly — are you all right?"

Leana approached carefully, studying his condition.

"I'd like to say I'm fine... but it doesn't seem that I am."

He drew his brows together in pain, breathing hard.

"Lie down on the bed, now."

Leana hurried to support him and bring him to the bed. He had forced himself to stay seated in the chair, enduring the pain, so as not to show weakness in…