Lanling was overwhelmed by the sheer number of shocks crashing down on him.
He stood abruptly, his mouth parting to protest—but no words came. His throat locked up.
What was he supposed to say? Don't save Haruki?
Hells, he was willing to sacrifice an entire kingdom just to keep him alive.
But this was Haruki's nephew.
A family he had made during his time on Earth.
And that was something Lanling cherished deeply. If he could, he would have long let Haruki visit his own family whenever he wanted.
But mana alone wasn't enough to cross dimensions.
"It's okay, Your Highness."
Takeshi's voice cut through his spiraling thoughts. She had already made up her mind the moment she heard the extent of Haruki's condition.
"Queen Liliana promised she would ensure I enter the cycle of rebirth."
Lanling snapped out of his drowning thoughts, his brows knitting with doubt.
"Did she promise? How are we supposed to know she's telling the truth?"
"You don't."
