Chapter 83: Defeat the demon lord

After the sound echoed outside, the members of the assembly momentarily halted their discussion.

One of the knights carefully pushed open the door, revealing an empty hallway.

The western king, named Beric, Princess Elena's father, was already aware of the identity of the person behind the noise they heard. "My apologies for the interruption," he declared, as he motioned for one of his knights to assume guard duty at the entrance. "Let us proceed with our meeting."

Princess Elena and Anna, who were situated in a secluded corner, not far away from the meeting door room, breathed a sigh of relief. They had been silently praying for a favorable outcome.

When the king and the chief holy priest returned back into the meeting room, their anxiety was alleviated, and they exchanged grateful glances.

"I beg your pardon, Your Highness," Anna said, turning to the princess. "I stumbled for a moment there."

"We were fortunate not to be discovered," Elena replied, her tone full of relief.

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