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After that fateful night, Vasilias became consumed with thoughts of her, the girl Symon had mentioned. Her grief-stricken words echoed hauntingly in his mind, casting doubt on the motives Symon had warned him about.

"Ryan," Vasilias called out to his guard.

"Your Grace!" Ryan bowed, visibly startled.

"I will be visiting the Empress," Vasilias stated plainly