[Bonus chapter]His gift

Ismael glanced at the door and saw the knight guarding it, talking to the person on the other side. His brows furrowed when the knight nodded and approached the table. The knight stood several steps before bowing with his fist across his chest. He then approached Ismael's spot to whisper the news he received.

"Your Highness, Her Royal Highness had gone missing and everyone in the Jade Palace is in chaos," reported the knight in a low yet panicking voice. Meanwhile, Ismael furrowed his brows before the knight continued. "I will send a party to search the --"

"No need." Ismael raised a hand, stopping the knight in the middle of his sentence. The knight looked confused, but Ismael just smiled encouragingly.