Even if the whole world knew her ugly truth, Florencia never wanted Elion to find out.
But in the end, he was the first to discover it.
“……Yes.”
Florencia clenched her teeth and nodded.
“……I was involved in neutralizing the capital’s barrier.”
“You!”
Elion’s last thread of patience snapped, and he shouted in fury.
He stepped closer and grabbed her shoulder firmly.
“Why would you do such a thing? You’re a saint, Florencia! A saint with the duty to protect this empire, to protect its people!”
“I-I’m sorry……! I couldn’t help it.”
“Why did you do it? Why put the capital in danger? Answer me, Florencia!”
“I… I’m just a puppet. You know that too.”
Hot tears streamed down her cheeks.
Without even thinking to wipe them away, Florencia continued, faltering with her words.
“My father and the empress… they were always worried about the crown prince’s weak position.”
“…….”…
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