After Matthew left, Harper slowly walked into the hall. As soon as she heard the footsteps, Catherine wiped her tears and pretended nothing had happened. She turned around and discovered it was Harper. "Did you see everything?" she asked.

"No, I was worried, so I decided to check up on you. I know how wayward Princess Diana is," Harper said as she approached. "Your Grace, did you cry?"

"No, I didn't. I just had something in my eyes," Catherine said, her voice as gentle as ever. Her tone didn't give away any of her feelings. There was no trace of sadness on her face now.

"Your Grace, do you want to hear a story?" Harper turned around, sat down on the stairs, and looked at the scenery outside. When Catherine didn't move, she patted the place beside her. "You've told me so many stories about the South Kingdom today. Now let me tell you a story."

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cept that it looked more luxurious.

"It's getting late. We should probably return now," Harper said in a gentle voice. "I will come to see you again some other time."

"Okay." The Holy Maiden saw them off, then went to the library. Seeing that there was nothing out of place, she left.

On their way down the mountain, Matthew grabbed Harper and rushed all the way to the bottom at a high speed. They were like a blur to the guards stationed on duty as they passed them. It didn't take the couple long to arrive at the foot of the mountain.

"What did you find out?" Harper asked in a low voice on the way.

"The library changed again. I couldn't find a way to get in. I'm afraid we won't be able to get inside the library without the Holy Maiden's help," Matthew answered, frowning at what that meant. "I'm afraid it will not be easy for us to get in."