292 A Block of Wood

“Your Highness,” Heinrich called out to Ezekiel who was standing silently in front of his bedroom door. He looked at Ezekiel a little worried but also showed his usual warm smile. “Is Her Highness alright?”

Ezekiel turned to him, looking a little tired and unfocused.

"I don't know," he answered flatly.

Heinrich stared at the man before him for a moment.

Ezra said that this man was one of the key figures who might change the world. But the Ezekiel before him was just an ordinary man trying to find himself again after surviving the Sorcery.

And now, Ezra re-entered his life and confused him—

Actually, from the outside perspective, this situation felt funny, yet so sad.

“Maybe she needs time,” Heinrich said, slowly approaching him. He touched Ezekiel's shoulder and pulled him away from the front door. “I know our livers will hate us, but at times like this, we have to drink.”