247 Reunion

Endra smiled. Despite everything, he was enjoying the conversation with Eliseline. 

"I feel declaring yourself a Child of the Empress wouldn't grant you a normal childhood."

"It was going well when I was first born," Eliseline said. "A loving family, a carefree childhood… Sure, we were poor, but I was confident I'd be able to help as soon as I was able. But… shit happened and now I'm the daughter of a duke."

"Sounds like trouble."

"Tell me about it," she groaned with tiredness. "The title has its perks, but there are too many responsibilities attached to it."

Endra smiled. "And I thought nobles were there only to lavishly exploit the commoners."