Alicia slept through the night alone and with a heavy heart.

And then... The night passed, and the morning came quietly.

Alicia made her way to the princess's palace. Helen was in a state of shock within the palace's walls. Helen rushed towards Alicia, the confident-looking girl, and wrapped her arms tightly around the silver-haired girl for a tight hug.

"Didn't you hear the news last night?" Helen stated. "What do you think is going to happen to us now?"

"Don't be too worried, princess. Ehrlich's king must understand how dangerous it is to turn Coulson against them. He is not a moron." Alicia gently patted Helen's back and comforted...