CHAPTER 99 (2) - She Needs More Time

"Who was it?" Patrizia knew the visitor had been Lucio. Since she had not been sleeping, it was a given that she knew, as long as her ears were intact. Taking a nap was purely a lie to avoid meeting with him. Mirya answered Patrizia's question as she placed the box on the table. "His Majesty the Emperor came himself to deliver this."

"…"

Patrizia's expression was strange. Mirya did not miss this as she smiled and asked, "What should I do?"

"… Throw it away."

However, for the first time, Mirya did not carry out Patrizia's command. She unwrapped the purple ribbon that was tied around the paper box and checked what was inside. The sweet smell spread permeated around the room in an instant. Mirya released a shout of excitement as if she was surprised. "It is a brownie!"

"He had nothing else to bring but that…"

"I think he might have made it himself. Oh my, there is a card in here too."

"… I said throw it away."