Mary entered the room, looked at the familiar man in front of her, and without exchanging pleasantries or greetings, simply bowed and sat down in the chair that the guards had prepared for her.
Looking at Mary's expressionless face, Todd sighed softly: "Mary, I don't think it's been a long time since we've had a face-to-face conversation like this."
Mary's voice was soft and calm, but the meaning behind her words was fiery: "Your Majesty, I don't know whether to praise your busy schedule or be astonished by your dereliction of duty. For over a year, you have never returned to the throne in Muxi City, letting the city run rampant like a wild horse..."
Todd gave a wry smile: "Mary, it's not what you think. I've been..."
Mary reached out to stop Todd's explanation: "I didn't come here to hear your explanation. I came here to warn you of the potential danger."
Mary took a letter from her sleeve and placed it on Todd's desk.
"What's this?"
"Three days ago, Gordon of White River Fortress intercepted a letter. The recipient was the leader of the Blood Curse Mercenary Group, and the letter was mostly filled with coded messages and secret codes. But in general, it said that some people in Twilight City were planning to collude with the mercenary group from within, which would be detrimental to the kingdom."
After saying this, Mary stood up from her seat and said coldly, "I have said what I needed to say. There are still many things waiting for me to deal with in Holy Guard City."
"Mary, wait!"
Todd walked up to Mary and said gratefully, "I am very grateful that you delivered this letter; it is very important news for me..."
Mary looked at Todd, stood still for a moment, her mouth slightly open, and her eyes softened with hesitation.
When Mary lowered her head and her gaze inadvertently swept across the ground, a faint footprint startled her.
Mary glanced at the half-open bedroom door, pursed her lips, and a fleeting look of sadness and pain crossed her face.
"Your Majesty, please take care."
With those words, Mary walked out of the room without looking back.
Todd stared in astonishment at Mary's departing figure, unable to understand why her emotions had suddenly changed.
Rachel pushed open the door, stared at the direction of the door, and pondered for a while while resting her chin on her hand.
Todd shrugged and said to Rachel, "Like you can see, there's really nothing between her and me..."
Rachel rolled her eyes at Todd, moved toward the door, and left with a parting remark.
"You really don't understand women."
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