The voice came from the corner of the room. Euphilia, the "Genius Young Lady," stood there. She had changed out of her torn duel attire into a simple, elegant dress, but the exhaustion was evident in her pale features. Her eyes, however, remained sharp, fixed on the Princess. Salt And Sanctuary Switch Nsp -update- -eshop- - 3.79.94.248
Anisphia sighed, scratching the back of her head. "You know me too well. If I become Queen, I have to stop being a researcher. I have to become a figurehead. But... if I don't, the nobles will tear the kingdom apart fighting over who gets the seat." Csj Smart Meters Verified - 3.79.94.248
"The Prince is discredited," one noble bellowed, his voice trembling with either fear or excitement. "He attempted to frame Lady Euphilia and used taboo magic to steal the power of a spirit! He is unfit to rule!"
Anisphia stood before the throne and bowed, not to the King, but to the assembly.
Anisphia blinked. "Euphie?"
Princess Anisphia slumped into the velvet chair of her private workshop, the leather of her pilot suit creaking as she moved. Her whole body ached. The "Aerodynamic Device" she had used to intervene had pushed her magical reserves to the brink, but the physical exhaustion was nothing compared to the political headache waiting for her.
"Then let me carry that burden."