I'm afraid it will be a long time before I restore my stamina if I don't make it home. I'm looking for medication that can help me regain my strength.

"You are quite stubborn, aren't you?" He closed the book and fixed his gaze on me.

I averted my eyes because I could hardly see him straight in the face. I, too, did not respond to what he said.

When I saw that he was alive, a hand stroked my heart. My attention was drawn to his figure, which was now dressed in a royal robe. The reality screams at me about how distant our state is from rank and...