473 REALITY CHECK

"WHY is Neoma not waking up?"

Mona turned to Nero when she felt her son's Mana fluctuate. She was surprised and disturbed to see the murderous look on Nero's face. [Pumpkin…?]

The color of Nero's eyes kept changing like blinking lights as well. One second they were ash-gray, the next they were glowing red. It was as if he couldn't control his emotions– and it looked like he would explode in anger anytime.

[Is this normal?]

They arrived at the empire's Royal Palace around noon, and they were informed that Neoma was resting. According to Nikolai, Neoma was having abdominal cramps. Apparently, their daughter also suspected that she was about to get her first period.

"It's been hours since we've arrived, but my sister hasn't woken up yet."

It was true.

They arrived around noon, and it was already past midnight. Yet, Neoma was still deep asleep.