The Empty Latter
"Because that is the only weakness of His Majesty the Grand Duke, and at the same time, the biggest obstacle standing in his way."
Lilly's face hardened.
Orten continued speaking to Lilly, who couldn't even breathe, with as little emotion as possible.
"A giant eagle that can cover the sky with its wings is circling around us, thinking we are its home. If it can't leave of its own accord even though it's time to leave, it will have no choice but to destroy us."
Everyone knew that Carl was very devoted to Lilly, so it was impossible not to know that Lilly was Carl's only and most painful weakness. And Carl was doing everything he could to protect her.
If the power he used for Lilly had been used entirely on himself, Carl would be looking down on the world from a much higher place than he is now.