บท 356: Black Magic

That was Queen Theodora who had been watching what was going on for a while. She knew Esther was in a tight spot, and there must be something she didn't want to say in front of these officials. For Queen Theodora, she trusted that whatever information about the attack the young lady might be keeping, she must be withholding it for a reason. Esther was a special existence; it was enough that Esther was her son's saviour.

Everyone bowed before the Queen. She walked towards Esther and asked, "Are you hurt somewhere?"

With her head lowered in front of the Queen, Esther answered, "No, Your Majesty."

Queen Theodora looked at Lady Tyra who accompanied her. "Take her back to her room."

Afterwards, the Queen left with her ladies-in-waiting, while Esther left with Lady Tyra towards the servant's quarters in the Queen's residence.