We all cried out, urging the Crown Prince to stand by our side. He slightly bowed his head as he towered above us. Panic seized us all, and we hesitated to stand. Tita had already lost consciousness, so she was struck by Laverna's hand, causing her to fall as if in a prostrate act of respect.

We took a few steps back, both Laverna and I bowing. Silence enveloped us for a minute, so Laverna finally understood that I would not speak. I wouldn't risk talking as Achil's concubine while his concubine is here.

Laverna spoke in a literary manner, and we discreetly stole glances at him from time to time. "Forgive us, Your Highness; we did not notice your presence!" he responded with a gentle and courteous voice. "Oh, forgive me; I must have startled you! It was a mere coincidence, no worries." He focused his gaze on us, paying no attention, not even for a second, to the poor, fainted girl in front of him! It was something I had never experienced before—witnessing a terrifying monster who didn't even care for a second about Tait, who had lost consciousness in front of him.

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It was already clear that she was not well; even his personal knight behind him occasionally glanced at her. But his eyes were fixed only on us. He appeared like a beast, indifferent to the dead prey. Suddenly, his gaze shifted towards me, igniting a spark of curiosity in his eyes. "What happened afterward?" he asked.

Laverna and I exchanged secretive glances, unable to comprehend. Perhaps he sensed our confusion, so he continued, "What happened to the teacher Agapi at my father's palace?"

This time, Laverna didn't move her head, and she kept her gaze lowered. I felt her fearful breath racing with my heartbeat. It was an answer we couldn't have imagined hearing, even in our most unrealistic thoughts.

"Forgive me, Your Highness; it was nothing more than a story from my imagination." While stealing many glances, I tried to understand what was going on in this young man's mind.

He seemed a bit discouraged and wished it had been true. He moved his lips in frustration, straightening his posture, and then it seemed as if he would disappear into thin air. But he abruptly stopped his movement and leaned toward me. "So, what happened in your imagination?" My eyes twitched with fear, and I quickly lowered my head.