Daddy is maybe having flashes of previous life when Arel actually died and Mehen left him
In the next chapter
In the next chapter
Spoiler!
The Empress asks if Arel is really Valar’s daughter and whether Sione is still alive, but Valar avoids giving a clear answer. Later, Arel notices that Valar, has been avoiding her. With Mehen’s help, she enters a special portrait room in the Halbern mansion. The room is filled with paintings of the Halbern family. While exploring, she finds a portrait of a woman named Sione Sigrida Halbern and Arel suddenly realizes that this woman is her mother. This shocks her, especially because the portrait suggests that her mother is directly connected to the Halbern family. Arel is confused and overwhelmed, realizing there may be a hidden secret about her birth. Arel’s life in Halbern Manor, has become chaotic. Recently, she is forced to drink a strange “elixir” sent by the Crown Prince. The drink changes color every day and tastes terrible, making her suspect it might be poison. Even though others believe it’s healthy and praise its effects, Arel thinks her improvement is actually from exercising, not the potion. Still, she has no choice but to drink it under everyone’s watch. Arel’s relationship with her father is complicated and often frustrating. He teases her, makes her play exhausting games, and doesn’t seem to take things seriously, which annoys her. Despite this, he clearly cares about her and tries to spend time with her, even if his way of showing affection is clumsy. Arel often says she doesn’t want to be close to him, but she still gets affected by his actions and emotions. One day, her father surprises her with a room full of musical instruments. Arel is shocked but excited, especially because she loves music. She chooses to play the violin and performs a beautiful piece. Even though her body is weak and struggles to keep up, her performance is amazing and moves everyone who hears it. Many people gather just to listen, praising her talent and calling her a genius.
✕After playing, Arel feels physically exhausted but emotionally fulfilled. She realizes she wants to live longer and enjoy her life more, even though she believes her time might be limited. Her father reassures her in his own way, encouraging her to smile and not give up hope. Though he jokes a lot, he deeply cares for her and is proud of her talent. Meanwhile, outside Halbern Manor, major events are happening. A magical Sky Tower appears after 154 years, shocking the people. At the Imperial Palace, Emperor is stressed with political matters, including the tower’s return and issues involving powerful figures like Arel’s family. Elsewhere, Duke Idicels, who has been stuck far from home for years, longs to return. There is a tense conversation between Duke Idikels and Regent Locke. Locke questions him about the return of the Archduke of Halbern. Idikels tries to stay calm and uses his talent for diplomacy to avoid trouble. He has a special ability to sense how much others like or trust him, and he uses this to survive dangerous political situations. Locke seems suspicious, especially when the topic of the Archduchess is mentioned, which is clearly sensitive. Idikels barely manages to change the subject and escape the situation.
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