Chapter 530:


    “Your Highness, we were only discussing the matter of the assassin. We wondered if… perhaps the assassin could evade His Majesty’s search and escape.”


    Bryan’s expression darkened as he pressed a weary hand to his brow, exhaling slowly.


    “No sign of the assassin has turned up.”


    I was relieved to hear that, but it was short-lived.


    Just as I allowed myself a breath, I felt Bryan’s gaze zero in on me, sharper now, piercing.


    “And the mysterious man who saved you? He disappeared without a trace, so… is it possible he was the one who attempted to assassinate my father?”


    The weight of his stare bore down on me, and I fought to keep my face neutral, feigning confusion.


    “I don’t know,” I answered, a slight tremor in my voice. “I haven’t seen that man since that night.”


    A heavy silence settled again, thick as fog.


    Bryan looked troubled, his hand moving to rub his brow as though the thoughts weighed on him.


    To keep myself calm, I asked tentatively, “Your Highness, how did you know the assassin was a wizard?”


    “The wizard disguised himself as a servant,” he said coldly, his voice like steel. “He drugged the guards protecting my father and attempted to kill him with a magic potion. Fortunately, my father reacted quickly, inhaling only a small dose—enough to weaken him but not to kill. He managed to injure the wizard, but… the man escaped.”


    So that was it…


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    The thought of the mysterious man’s injuries sent a shiver through me, and I lowered my gaze, swallowing back the surge of worry.


    “Makenna.” His voice softened, but his gaze remained sharp, scrutinizing me with a depth that felt like it could peel away every secret I held. “Do you really not know anything about that mysterious man’s whereabouts?”


    I shook my head quickly, striving to appear both innocent and earnest.


    “Your Highness, I swear—I know nothing.”


    For a moment, he studied me in silence, his eyes narrowing slightly as if trying to detect even the slightest flicker of deception.


    I felt my fingers twist together anxiously, and to cut the unbearable tension, I cleared my throat, mustering a polite smile. “Your Highness, what brings you here so unexpectedly?”


    At my question, his scrutiny softened, a faint warmth recing the stern expression. “I wanted to see how you were holding up.”


    Relief washed over me, and I allowed myself a tiny sigh offort.


    “Don’t wander too far these days,” he cautioned, his tone turning firm again. “Until the assassin is found, you’re not safe.”


    I nodded quickly, absorbing the concern in his gaze. “Understood.”


    At a wave of his hand, a servant stepped forward, carrying a small stack of health supplements.


    Bryan inclined his head toward the stack, his voice softening with concern. “These are to keep you healthy. Make sure to take care of yourself.”


    After a few more reminders, Bryan made to leave but hesitated, as though he’d remembered something crucial. He turned back with a t face.


    “Oh, and there’s something you should know.”


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