Luke, bound by magical chains, truly slept soundly. So much so that when I entered her room the next morning to wake her, she was still fast asleep.


    Having fallen asleep the previous morning, she had effectively slept for nearly 24 hours straight. That just went to show how exhausted she had been.@@novelbin@@


    Considering she had walked through the Abyss for a week and then ridden on horseback across about a third of the Empire for three days, it was understandable. On top of that, without anyone to share night watch duties, she’d likely stayed awake many nights, unable to properly rest.


    “I admit I fell asleep momentarily out of carelessness, but I woke up within a few hours. Since I was still bound, I had no choice but to sleep again,” Luke insisted.


    Her excuse didn’t hold water, though, since the magical chains binding her had been released as soon as she fell asleep. It was just a matter of pride, so I didn’t press her on it.


    While Luke slept, Ethan and I used the time to n our journey to the Abyss, prepare a travel carriage with Dietmeier, and spend the rest of the day ying with Eris.


    The next morning, after waking up with Eris nestled between us, Ethan and I filled up on the hearty meals we wouldn’t taste again for the next three months while away from ckwood Manor.


    …Though one person in particr seemed determined not to eat properly, despite the long journey ahead.


    “Miss Luke, please sit down and eat. We’re not leaving until everyone finishes their meal.”


    “No, I cannot. Her Highness is waiting for me in the Abyss, enduring poor meals and harsh conditions. I cannot allow myself to eat better than Her Highness. This is more than enough for me…”


    “Oh, really? Then I suppose we’ll just have to eat your portion as well. That will make our mealst longer, dying our departure to the Abyss, which means Princess Seraphine will have to endure poor conditions for even longer…”


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