The young people of the Royal Knight Academy inherited her confusion; they seemed to be moving one step at a time within an invisible web, sharing her despair. Yet, she noticed individuals like Kagris and Antitina were full of confidence about the future, as if they already had a determined goal.
Regardless, this was enough for the Princess to discern the difference between the forces around Brand and the traditional nobles. It seemed to be what she had always yearned for, and with its emergence, she had subtly begun to reject the kingdom's original power structure—like nobles such as Macaro, Liwu, or Duke Anliek—and instead hoped to join Brand, even if not as a princess.
She had such an impulse, but Griffith would never admit it. She even felt a conflict that she was ashamed to speak of.
As such, the princess locked her secrets in her heart with a cold expression, not revealing a single word. She looked at Brand and Barbara with her silver eyes, as if seeking an explanation.
