* Splash!

Harold's body reacted faster than his mind when faced with Mezlen's sudden action.

There was no time to consider anything else if it meant saving her from drowning in the lake. If she were to die, a mere punishment wouldn't suffice.

Leaving a royal to die could even lead to his ducal title being demoted, or at worst, he might be accused of regicide.

He had to save her, not just for his own sake but for Ethan's as well.

“……”

It wasn't just for that reason, though.

Even though he had pushed Mezlen away, he had never wished for her death.

Desperate to save the sinking princess, he too plunged into the lake, splashing wildly.

* Swoosh!

“Huff, huff…”

“……”

“Come on, snap out of it…! Quickly…!”@@novelbin@@

* Press, press, press!

* Sliding.

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