The Queen's surprise.

In the centre of the grand hall, a sleepy woman with silver hair wearing an elegant nightgown and robe sat sprawled over her throne. The queen watched the two knights, who spread the scent of fresh berries from their damp hair. Their beautiful faces were radiant, and their perfect bodies brought an undeniable charm.

"You two really got the guards to disturb me at this time?" The queen said in an annoyed tone, rubbing her temples. "Aren't you just a tad too bold to wake a queen at midnight?"

Lorem and Lucia stood at attention, their heads held high and the seriousness clear from their focused faces.

They could hear their breathing and hearts thumping. Then Lorem shrugged her shoulders before losing her proper posture. "Well, I wanted to see Asura, but since you insist on that, we report to you first."

The Queen's eye twitched. "I-insist? I said nothing."