Bab 141: Family?

With a composed demeanor, the man settled his inner turmoil and managed a subtle smile before giving a nod of acknowledgment.

"Well, Your Highness, that fact still holds true. Might I inquire as to the source of your concern?" he asked.

Angelica, her bright azure gaze unwaveringly focused on the scenic landscape before them, responded in the same composed tone as earlier,

"What concerns me, Your Holiness, even though it is still just a mere game played by the Union, is how easily that power can be acquired by someone else who is not supposed to have it and used it for his own selfish benefit." 

Pausing for a moment, she finally shifted her gaze to Altair. As the man ceased his stride to match her pace, she continued, her tone laden with a mix of urgency and curiosity,