Chapter 163: Wasn’t In Vain (2/2)

“Oh, and I heard you’re getting married,” Haban added excitedly, bringing Leah back to herself. She had been imagining golden eyes. “There will probably be a wedding first, so it may be two months before the expedition.”

Apparently the news of the wedding had spread quickly.

His happiness calmed her anxiety. Leah banished her unnecessary thoughts and silently followed him. After a while, they arrived at a spacious hall that Haban explained was originally a banquet hall. Now it was filled with medicinal herbs, crystal orbs, books, braziers, and many other things, and in the center were several Kurkans debating fiercely.

“Leah!” Morga noticed her first and quickly came to greet her. The other sorcerers quickly followed, surrounding her. Among all the Kurkans, they were the thirteen most powerful sorcerers.

They had been given permission to look at Leah, so they surrounded her, unblinking, staring at her silver hair.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Leah…” They finally said in very soft voices.

Leah smiled and waved a hand.

“You can talk to me normally.”

It appeared she wouldn’t break. The sorcerers raised their voices slightly to greet her again.

“Today we will try to find out what kind of spells you have,” said Morga. “We will find a solution, you can trust me.”

Leah nodded at his words, and one of the other sorcerers turned and called out to her.

“Leah!” His eyes filled as he approached. It wasn’t just sympathy. He was looking at her as if he were looking at a god. “My daughter was taken as a slave. But thanks to you, she was able to return to the desert.” His voice was thick with tears. “Thank you for this chance to repay my debt.”

The words made her feel strange. All this time, she had thought that everything she had done as Princess had been in vain, erased when she was handed over to Byun Gyeongbaek.