Bab 176: The Archduke's Embrace

Rumina was shocked at the revelation. She had no choice but believe Herriot as the child would never lie. It's just that… an angel in the plains? "If she is, then… why wouldn't Emperor Albas do anything to her? Her existence is… taboo to the devildoms! Wait… Larkin knows?"

A nod came from him. "She said that she basically had the permission to exist in places that she had been. It's a good thing she didn't come with us to Aelinora. Perhaps, even Larkin himself is aware of the trouble that would cause. You have no fault in this, Queen Mother; you did not know. Still, I couldn't force myself to associate with her any longer. It's getting rather very late now, Ma. Go to sleep. I'll walk you."

"Hm. If you feel scared, I also feel scared. Make do with the whispers tomorrow. I am not letting you off of my sight tonight." The mother didn't want to walk out of this room and be alone with her thoughts. She quickly went to the other side and lied down on her side.