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Chapter 133: Opening Moves – Karot’s Return part 5

「It has been a long time, Karot. I am grateful that you carried out your duty as a royal guard to the very end. And Viscountess Terris—you were my tutor. I am glad to see you again.」

At those words, the dam broke for Viscountess Terris, standing beside Karot. She had been Princess Cleria’s governess.

Through all the dark days since the palace was overrun by Alois, the hope that Princess Cleria was still alive had been what sustained her.

Just seeing her again was enough to break the composure of the woman who had never once cried in public, not even when the royal palace fell.

Seeing that, the others were convinced as well: there was no doubting that this was Princess Cleria.

In an instant, the room filled with sobs and muffled weeping.

「You may speak freely. Let me hear your voices.」

「Princess Cleria—no, Your Majesty—how we’ve missed you…」

Viscountess Terris was the first to