Felices palace became busy. The prime minister, who had no experience dealing with matters relating to war, hurried to call all parliament members and coordinate everything.

The Emperors entourage arrived by the time dawn came from afar. He arrived first in the carriage, of course, and the other knights came a little late on foot. The most crucial issue right now, of course, was none other than the Emperor himself.

Ill go.

Evelyn stepped into a role that was difficult for anyone to take.

No, thats not it. shouted Miriam, and she grabbed Evelyns hand.

I have to go.

Fabian was sleeping in the most spacious room of the royal palace. This meant that someone had to watch him wake up and treat him with an antidote from the Vatican.

No one here knows the Emperor better than I do.

The question was how to give the Emperor the Vatican medicine. Not everyone wished to be in such a poor condition. Still, if they offered the medication, the Emperor would definitely get mad and refuse it.

Its better for me to go, because I can read his feelings, so he wont get angry.

It would be hard to convince Fabian because its a sensitive matter. And it was like a disaster for those who had never experienced it. But that didnt really sway Evelyn to step in. At least she could help solve Fabians problem and sent them all back to the Empire safely.

Dont worry about me, Im really fine.

Evelyn insisted that it was the only way to do it. So Miriam looked at her husband as if she had asked for help to prevent her, but it didnt work because Arthur already knew that Evelyn was right.

Its okay. The Emperor not as scary as people think .

Even so, he wasnt a warm person either. Evelyn smiled a little sadly.

But it would be best if I go.

Evelyns determination was strong, and Arthur had to accept his daughters decision.

Fabian had a long, deep sleep. Not only was it made paralyzed, but Twin Fairys spores also had a sleep-inducing effect. However, for Fabian, who had lived by splitting his time, it was one of the best rests he ever had since he became Emperor.

[Empress]

[Yes.]

Fabians deep sleep made his dream, and he seemed to see someones presence in his unconsciousness. They said the dream was a mirror of the mind. Fabian didnt know the truth of these words, but he vaguely knew that this was a dream he had wished for.

[Did you call me?]

Evelyns blond hair was fluttering in front of his eyes. Her face, which slowly turned back, was still lovely, and her blue eyes stared shyly at Fabian.

[Yes.]

Fabian looked at Evelyn in his dream for a long time. Nothing was different from her. From her peaceful eyes, her calm voice, until the soft gestures of her white fingertips. But he couldnt move because he was afraid that if he reached out, his dream would disappear.

[I remembered it..]

[Why did I choose you as Empress Why did I push my stubbornness so much?]

It was the first stubborn attitude that Fabian showed after he became Emperor. And It was because of Evelyn.

[I, no, I saw you by chance after I became the Emperor.]

It was a story that he had never told before.

[Blonde hair shining in the sun, glass eyes like jewels, and above all, a soft and flawless innocent smile. It hit me at one point, and I kept looking at her all the time. The smile was so beautiful that I felt like someone else who had a body temperature for the first time.]

Fabian had never seen such a smile. It was the first time he knew a person could have laughed so beautifully.

To have Evelyn, he had a wedding without any thought, even though he had used all kinds of ways. Fabian put a wedding ring on her hand with a nonchalant face pretended not to care, and held the first night.

[But I forgot.]

[Since I made her the noblest woman in the world, I have forgotten that there was a smile.]

Fabian knew nothing but that way. And the title of Empress suddenly replaced her name.

[I never forget your name.]

[But I forgot to call you by your name.]

After all, that was a ridiculous excuse. It was also the melancholy word that Fabian despised the most. But he wanted to keep talking about it in the abyss of his dream.

Thats why the woman he loved said she felt uncomfortable and couldnt breathe when she was beside him. Only when Fabian was intoxicated with demon poison did he realize that the emotions he felt were pain, not annoyance or anger.

[ I thought it was all right, though because weve pledged our whole life in marriage, and that we can understand each other without saying ]

But as it turned out, it was just Fabians own thought. There was no doubt in Evelyns face, which had come to him and asked for a divorce.

[I didnt know it was supposed to be.]

Fabian.., he could only tell his true feelings in a dream.

[Ive never received anything like that, so I didnt know.]

Only

That divorce wordIt hurt him, too.

[So you left me.]

It was calm. As calm as it was, it hurt.

It hurt when Evelyn said it so calmly. There were a lot more things he wanted to say. But at the same time, he couldnt possibly say it. Fabian was helpless in the dream created by the demon.

Evelyn, who was in a dream, looked at Fabian in silence. Fabian hesitated for a moment, then lifted his hand and reached out to touch Evelyns cheek.

It was a light touch as if it could reach her.

.lyn.