The Imperial Hall was still filled with the quiet tension between June Astral and Lucas de Hein.
Many nobles were watching them carefully, unsure what would happen next.
But suddenly—
June turned toward the throne.
Her mischievous smile disappeared, replaced by a calm and polite expression.
"Father," she said lightly.
The Emperor looked at her.
"You called me here."
June placed her hands behind her back casually.
"I've done my work for today."
She gave a small, cheerful smile.
"So I'm going now."
Several nobles blinked in confusion.
That was it?
She looked toward the Emperor again and waved slightly.
"Bye. Have a nice day."
Without waiting for another response, June turned around and started walking toward the large doors of the hall.
Her long brown hair moved behind her, and her steps were calm and relaxed.
The nobles stood there in stunned silence.
Who casually said goodbye to the Emperor like that?
But the Emperor simply sighed softly.
He was clearly used to it.
The large doors opened.
June walked out of the hall and disappeared down the palace corridor.
Inside the hall, the atmosphere remained quiet.
Lucas watched the doors for a moment.
The girl who had challenged him with her eyes only minutes ago…
Had just left like the meeting meant nothing.
Lucas looked slightly amused.
"…Interesting."