Lightning flashed, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. The rain showed no signs of stopping.
If anything, it only grew heavier as fierce winds swept through the palace grounds.
A heavy sense of tension hung over the imperial palace.
Ever since the emperor made his decision during the trial, the servants and soldiers could feel the heavy atmosphere hanging over the palace.
What's more, the rain that had been pouring nonstop since noon felt like an omen of the terrible disaster yet to come.
"Achoo!"
Elina suddenly sneezed.
Eliza, who had been playing with her, looked up in surprise.
"What's wrong, Big Sister? Are you sick?"
Elina shook her head.
"I'm fine."
She rubbed her nose.
"Maybe someone's talking about me," she said with a chuckle.
"Talking about you?"
Eliza tilted her head, making her already innocent face look even more adorable.
Elina simply smiled and said nothing.
"I brought three glasses of warm milk. Would you like some?"
