After speaking with Roy, the man escorted Cecilia back to her chambers. Along the calm walk, she occasionally reminisced about their shared memories, and Roy would respond softly. He accompanied her all the way to the front doors of Baron Elvan's residence. Yet just as Cecilia was about to step inside, Roy suddenly stopped mid-step.
"Roy?"
Her voice was calm, but there was a faint concern in her tone. Roy didn't answer immediately. He simply looked at her for a long moment before finally saying,
"I have to return."
After a short pause, his words came out steady. Cecilia understood what he meant. Because of her, both Roy and Cedric had spent far too much time away from their own kingdoms.
"You're leaving… today?"
Roy nodded once. Perhaps that was also the reason he had agreed to see her one last time before his departure.
"Then… please be careful." She offered him a faint smile. "I promise I'll visit Sylvester once I return to Magenta, Roy."
