CHAPTER 75 (1) - Our First, and Our Last

Lucio was standing still, and opened his mouth in a great deal of pain. It seemed difficult to endure it all, and he struggled to restrain himself. As he staggered, Patrizia instinctively helped support him.

"Be careful."

"Haaa… Stay away from me. I may end up doing something that will make you despise me even further."

"That is why, how can you not listen to me like this? There are plenty of palace maids out there. I will have one brought over right now. What are you doing, Mirya, not even leaving right away?"

"…"

Eventually, Mirya ran to the Empress Palace, making a face that was ready to burst into tears, and Rafaella just stood there with an expression of not knowing what she should do. Lucio seemed to have reached his limit, as he finally sat down where he had been standing. Patrizia was caught by surprise and supported him.

"Your Majesty."

"Haaa… I had said to get away from me already."