Chapter 115

Chapter 115: Sophien (1)

Julie woke up on a hospital bed in the Imperial Palace. Emperor Sophien was by her side, and behind her was Keiron, as always.

“…”

Julie was confused for a moment, blinking as she regarded them.

“…It’s not just an injury. It’s a curse, a very evil one.”

Sophien explained, her voice as dry as the sand of the desert. Julie, who was trying to raise her torso, stopped as pain shot through her.

“Ugh!”

“It’s okay. Lie down.”

“No. I-“

“This curse. I heard that you received it while escorting Deculein.”

“…”

Julie didn’t say anything. Sophien scanned her body up and down.

“I also suffered from a terrible illness at one time. It was a terrible life. It was so painful that even my suffering started to feel dull… knight, look into my eyes.”

“…”

Julie gazed into the Emperor’s eyes, but Sophien’s pupils were lifeless. There was no energy to be found within them as Sophien grinned.

“You will see it too. I overcame one disease, yet another disease is still eating me. The disease is called boredom.”

After saying that, she placed a hand on Julie’s forehead. Vital energy began to seep into her body.

“Your Majesty. This is…”

“It’s a rune I learned from Deculein. It’s a healing spell, but a curse isn’t the kind of thing that I can heal. It’s good for temporary symptom relief, that’s all.”

“Oh!”

Julie quickly sat up. Watching her hurriedly prepare the proper knightly courtesies, Sophien shook her head.

“If you push yourself any further than that, it is not polite but ignorant. Be still.”

“Yes.”

“Also, you’re not completely cured. That curse will one day kill you.”

“…Yes. I know.”

It was a curse that gradually intensified. The heart-piercing pain it caused was now a normal morning routine.