It had been during a discussion about magic in one of the palace salons, with Rhitahtyn present, that the topic had derailed and Li Shen had learned how this palace had been used.
But Somnus wondered—was it safe to reveal the whole truth here?
That the palace had been built because his ancestor had loved Li Shen—that it was originally Li Shen's, made for him?
No… if Somnus said that, he could never explain how he knew. It was a truth lost to history, known to no one else. Only Del Delatia had remembered it.
Somnus had no intention of telling Li Shen that he had inherited those memories. At least not yet. Not now.
For now, he wanted Li Shen to live each day in peace within this quiet safety. If possible, he wanted it to last for a very long time—
"Wait!? But hold on, Somnus—you said this place was your personal retreat nearby, right? Huh? Didn't you tell me, back when I first woke up, that this was just where you normally stayed?"
