Since Roger's ailment wasn't fully treated, he ordered Ocean to visit the royal palace once a week to cure him, all while avoiding the poisonous tea.
Ocean didn't need to bother about who had supplied it—Roger would handle that himself.
As for Alys, she seemed lighter than ever, almost unburdened.
"I never dreamed of coming back here and feeling so… free," Alys said, sitting without disguise in the carriage as they rode back to Ryujin.
"Soon enough, you'll walk in and out of the palace as if it were your own home, Aunt Alys," Ocean said with a shrug.
Alys shot him a look and pointed at him. "Don't call me Aunt when you look like this—it makes me feel ancient."
Ocean blinked, then laughed, touching his earstud. In a shimmer, Reina appeared.
"There now. Better?" Reina asked, and Alys nodded.
"Besides, what was that about him trying to engage you to his daughter?" Alys asked.
Reina sighed, leaning back. "That's the second time, actually."
