“I just heard from the maids that they saw you.”

“What Representative Yad said is true, she really cured you.”

That's really great.

Lia's eyes were filled with relief and joy, as if the worry that had lingered in her eyes for a whole year had finally faded away, and she could see the light again.

Just like the gentle sunlight this morning.

Even so, she managed to keep her emotions in check.

Lia wanted to go up and hug Victor, but she stood still, looking somewhat lost.

Now, facing Viktor, she still feels a little lost, unsure how to cope with this sudden reality.

"I...I know, you must be hungry."

"I'll go and tell people to prepare food... Yes, prepare food."

After saying that, Lia turned around, suppressing her emotions, and prepared to leave quickly.

However, just as she was about to walk away, Victor's voice suddenly rang out from behind her:

"Leah."

"Thank you for your hard work during this time."

A single sentence, like a small pebble striking a crumbling stone wall, caused tears hidden beneath a resilient surface to burst forth.

Lia could no longer hold back her emotions, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Without much hesitation, she immediately turned around and threw herself into Victor's arms.

Do you know how scared I am?

Do you know how afraid I am of you leaving?

I have trouble falling asleep every night, afraid that when I open my eyes the next day I won't see you still alive, you know that?

Why should you grant us liberation just because you say so? Why should it be so easy for you to leave us?

On what grounds?

But even with a thousand words in his heart, in the end, they could only be replaced by unbearable tears, and a final cry gathered in his throat:

"elder brother."

"Please, don't go."

...

Viktor's injuries have healed.

The news exploded like a bomb in the tranquil capital.

Within hours, the news spread throughout the entire capital, and countless nobles learned of the situation immediately.

On that day, families, whether familiar or unfamiliar, flocked to the road leading to the Clevner mansion and gathered in front of the Clevner family's gate.

They arrived with enthusiastic manners, carrying various valuable and luxurious gifts.

The enormous estate could barely contain the nobles, and it seemed everyone wanted to see Victor, who was still alive.

Even the Duke's daughter's eighteenth birthday celebration a few days ago was not as grand.

The entire Clevner family estate was bustling with activity, with nobles practically shoulder to shoulder, and the noise level was incredibly high.

Even the elderly emperor himself came, leaving the nobles of the entire empire speechless for a moment.

The old emperor, whom we hadn't seen for a year, arrived in a wheelchair.

He had no guards or carriage; his daughter simply pushed his wheelchair all the way from the palace to this place.

No one knew the elderly emperor's true intentions.

But then, this emperor, who was already old and seemed unable to use his former strength, reappeared.

Countless nobles made way for each other in the manor, remaining silent.

Everyone's face showed regret and respect as they gazed at the elderly emperor.

Aubrey also expressed his condolences on Victor's recovery.

Then, he made a statement that shook the entire imperial aristocracy.

“I hope Aurelion will become the next emperor, Victor.”

"Can you support her?"

At that moment, countless nobles present felt a sudden jolt, as if the ground beneath their feet was shaking.

Many people turned ashen-faced, their expressions blank, and they lost all vitality after hearing Aubrey's decision.

No one expected that the abdicating emperor would choose to pass the throne to his youngest daughter, contrary to everyone's expectations.

Moreover, this isn't in the palace; this is in Victor's house!

You just announced it so confidently!?

A female emperor is unprecedented in the history of the Karencia Empire.

This decision naturally aroused widespread dissatisfaction throughout the aristocratic circle.

Regardless of whether this is Victor's manor or not,

They almost all regarded this place as a royal palace and loudly objected:

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

"How can Your Majesty make such a rash judgment on such a treasonous matter!"

"Won't Your Majesty's actions dishearten the princes and the ministers?"

However, the ministers chattered on and on, but Aubrey didn't seem to listen at all.

He continued to gaze at Viktor with those cloudy eyes, quietly awaiting his answer.

Victor remained silent for a long time, then looked at the little princess standing behind Aubrey, who seemed somewhat timid.

She seemed frightened by the opposition from the nobles.

Then, he took a deep breath.

He placed his hands on his chest and bowed slightly to Aubrey.

At the same time, a dazzling azure halo suddenly unfolded behind Viktor, as brilliant as flowing water.

It exuded magic, radiating a powerful yet sharp aura.

This scene stunned all the nobles present.

Whether they were monks or not, they were deeply moved.

Fifth-tier mage.

Not only have his injuries healed, but his strength has also returned!?

At that moment, everyone present realized that...

That world's number one genius mage, Victor,

He's back.

...

"I will do my utmost to assist Princess Aurelion."

"Until the end of this life."