The Queen's Response

Although the mist still veiled the surroundings, Orion could discern what she was wearing. She was adorned in a knee-length, silvery-grey gown, much like the attire of the other maids he had seen.

The woman scrutinized him from head to toe, then seemed to reach some conclusion before meeting his gaze. She asked, "Are you the one?" as if seeking confirmation.

Orion briefly noticed her crystal-white locks before firmly nodding his head. "Yes," he replied, locking his gaze with her black pupils framed by crystal-white iris.

The woman surveyed him once more before giving a confirming nod and turning to her left, heading toward the pool. As she walked away, Orion couldn't help but notice that, despite her resemblance in build to the queen, she possessed an incredibly elegant and slender figure.

Her figure reminded him of one of the healers from the Prismerian Healer Council he had met earlier.