Comment by Introvert on Introvert

As soon as they cross into Lombardi territory, the Lombardi Knights block the gate and stop Ethan and the Imperial Knights from entering. The commander, Lambert Lombardi, refuses to let them in, reminding them of an old rule that Imperial troops are not allowed inside Lombardi. So in the end, Clerivan barely escapes thanks to Perez, and Lombardi protects them by standing their ground against the Imperial Knights. Tia runs to Clerivan as soon as she sees him get off his horse and hugs him tightly 😭😭 He smells like the wind from riding, and even though he laughs, she can feel his body trembling from fear. Laurelle comes closer, crying again. Clerivan gives her a handkerchief, the same one she gave him before which makes her even more emotional. Tia realizes that even if he doesn’t show it, Clerivan truly cares about Laurelle like a younger sister 🥹 Clerivan tells Tia that the Imperial Knights have taken Violet.

Tia feels angry and wants to act immediately, but she controls herself because she knows she must wait for the right moment. The charge against Violet is very serious which being involved in trying to kill the Emperor. Laurelle suggests explaining the truth, but Tia knows the Empress will just create another false accusation. So instead, Tia decides to target the Empress directly. She believes the Empress is desperate, and that gives them a chance to fight back.