Bab 65: Ch 65: Unwilling participants [pt3]

Everything stilled in the castle when Soma asked this question, and the awkwardness told Soma that he had asked a forbidden question.

The look in the queen's eyes told Soma that he could die any second if he spoke uselessly again.

"My physical self is unrelated to my talent and desire to rule. Please ignore it when you evaluate me as a person."

It seemed a sour spot for the queen, so Soma filled it out as a topic he did not have to bring back.

The pair ended up dining in a well-lit room, and the moonlight contrasted beautifully with the sorrowful, monotonous walls of the hall.

The place looked half as interesting as it did because it was night-time when the moonlight enhanced all the world's beauty.

"Can I break the ceiling glass? This place would look much better with more natural light penetrating its insides. Of course, rain and other natural disasters are a concern, but I am sure you can figure something out."