"Your Highness..."
Blake stared at Herbert's upright back, momentarily lost in thought.
Herbert had changed.
Although there was already a vague feeling during their last meeting that Herbert was not quite the same as in his memory.
But as a household servant who had watched him grow up, Blake's heart still leaned towards the idea that it was the unfamiliarity after being apart for many days and the guise after experiencing changes.
But now, Blake could finally be absolutely certain—Herbert really had changed.
It wasn't just the outward display, but a true change from the inside out.
He had grown stronger than before, his character had become more resilient, and even more cold-hearted than before.
In the past, Blake always felt that Herbert, whether in personality or way of handling things, resembled the late lady more.
But now, he strongly sensed the shadow of the Patriarch from Herbert.
