While I silently listened, it seemed Prince Maxim thought I was deeply moved by his words and was absorbed in them. His speech continued.
By the time my head felt stuffed full and my ears had stopped registering anything, one of his aides said,
"Prince Maxim, is it time for the next appointment?"
"Oh? Is that so? Robin, I'll be fine even if I stay by my side," he said with a bright smile, patting my shoulder.
"Yes…,"
My reply was barely audible. My entire body had gone stiff. I even wondered if Prince Maxim had cast Petrification on me. Someone, please cast Heal!
I dragged my heavy feet back to my room. I couldn't face going to the accounting bureau in the afternoon. Besides, even if I didn't go, I'd still hear about this event. Prime Minister Richelieu would definitely send for me to ask what I talked about with Prince Maxim.
