Lazarus' Crocodile Tears

With Lazarus behind her, Arielle was getting more and more aware of her back. She flinched a few times in surprise when the man shouted hello to several other people they met while passing by on the way. She thought he was yelling at her.

Arielle's tense face disappeared and she smiled in relief when she saw Lucas, who was coming out of Whitethorn Palace and walking toward Blackthorn Palace.

"Lucas!" called Arielle, who then quickly approached Lucas, who was having a hard time carrying a pile of books in his hands.

The girl took the initiative to take a few books from the pile that was brought by Lucas.

"Let me help you," she said.

"You don't need to help him, princess. Lucas can do it himself," commented Lazarus after following Arielle and Lucas.

"Oh, princess? Lazarus? Sorry I couldn't see you guys earlier. That's right, Your Highness. I can still do it myself."