Avion's POV
In the end, we all agreed to Princess Astrid and her sister-in-law's request. The rest of the meeting lasted for half an hour.
It is all about deploying elite officers of the Escalante army and navy officers who will try their luck to be selected as new soldiers of Altas Kingdom.
I've been in my room for more than fifteen minutes, but I can't stop thinking of the coldness that Lilia has been showing.
I get up and knock on her door. It took me a while before she opened the door. She looks at me coldly.
"Can I speak with you on the balcony?" I ask. I pointed in the direction.
She closed her door and followed me. I leaned on the baluster and looked at the starry sky.
"I know that I can never replace him. I know you've been pushing yourself hard because you're the daughter of Duke Emmitt. You have to carry their names, especially now that you're chosen as the third princess consort," I whispered. I turn around and face her.
