"Finally…"
My feet had barely touched the ground when Monali rushed toward me…
She hugged me tightly.
"My lord…" she whispered.
Her head rested on my shoulder. I couldn't see her face…
But her voice was hoarse.
"Are you crying?" I asked calmly.
"And why wouldn't I cry…? My lord has triumphed over the great invasion… of course I would cry for your safety."
"What a beautiful feeling…"
I whispered, placing my hand over her head, gently patting it.
Unconsciously…
A memory slipped into my mind—the first time we met.
She had been firm… strikingly harsh.
But now…
To me—she was far stronger than that.
Everyone began approaching, one after another.
Joy… filled their eyes.
Even now…
I couldn't comprehend what had happened.
How… did we manage to defeat that number of Lords?
"Incredible… truly incredible," I murmured.
"What?" Monali whispered.
"Nothing." I smiled. "People might start thinking you love me."
She laughed.
