Lira's Concern
Mikhailis blinked as the morning sunlight filtered into the room, painting everything in a gentle gold. He felt the soft weight of his glasses on his nose, the familiar voice of Rodion still echoing in his mind. He had just returned from an intense and thrilling experiment, one where he had transferred his consciousness into the Skullborne Ravager. But all of that felt far away now, like a dream fading in the face of reality. His gaze shifted, and he noticed Lira, still beside his bed, her head resting on her folded arms on the mattress.
Suddenly, her eyelids fluttered open, revealing her strikingly clear eyes, and she blinked as if trying to focus. Her gaze immediately fell on Mikhailis, and within a second, a mix of surprise and relief washed over her face. She quickly sat up, her mouth slightly agape as she stared at him.
"Your Highness!" she exclaimed, her voice trembling slightly.