Seira, Melinda, Clarisse, and the ministers stood in the Imperial Palace square, waiting to welcome the returning troops.
Freya and Evalyn led the procession at the front.
"Hmm? Where's Elina?"
Seira raised her eyebrows slightly. She looked to her right and left but couldn't find her.
She wasn't the only one who noticed. The others also realized that Elina was missing from the front ranks.
However, none of them dared to ask, so they kept their confusion to themselves.
Once they arrived, Freya and Evalyn dismounted from their horses and approached Seira.
They knelt before her, placing one knee on the ground.
"We've brought home a victory," they said in unison.
Seira smiled and nodded.
"Raise your heads."
Both women raised their heads and looked at her.
"You've worked hard. Thank you."
"You're welcome, Your Majesty," they replied.
"I know you must be tired, but I'd like to hear the full report. Can you come to my office?"
Neither of them objected.
