Chapter 117: Sophien (2) Part 2 (Teaser)
The primary heir of the Imperial family, Sophien, was always accompanied by her mirror. The hand mirror that hung from her waist had long become a symbol associated with her among the palace officials.
Whenever she mentioned the Professor, it stirred a mix of concern and relief—concern that she might be losing her mind and relief that, perhaps, this imagined Professor helped her escape her pain, even if only briefly.
"Sophie."
"Yes, Father," Sophien replied.
Even on the day she met with the Emperor, her father Crebaim, she carried her hand mirror.
Crebaim smiled gently and asked, “Is your friend in the mirror doing well?”
She hesitated for a moment, her lips moving silently. No one in the palace had ever believed her. Part of the reason was that the Professor never revealed himself.
"Yes, Father. He is doing well."
"Good. If you and your friend are well, that makes me happy."
"... Yes."
After a brief exchange, Crebaim offered her a new hand mirror as a gift. Sophien accepted it with courtesy and ended the meeting with the Emperor, though the gesture brought her no real joy.
After all, once she died and returned again, the mirror would vanish along with everything else....
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