In Tessilid’s low voice, I could sense deep concern mixed with something he seemed to be suppressing, almost like a surge of emotion. It gave me a bit of a strange feeling.
Hmm, it’s probably best to finish up our business quickly and leave.
Brightening up as if I hadn’t been acting all despondent earlier, I spoke in an upbeat tone.
“That works out well. I was planning to go somewhere with Tessilid for a while, so I wanted to inform you both that we might be unreachable for a time.”
“Understood.”
“In that case, you must be quite busy, so we’ll excuse ourselves now.”
“Yes. Safe travels, Your Excellency.”
With that, we exited the Cardinals’ Council Chamber. As the door closed behind us, the light that had been spilling into the corridor gradually dimmed.
While retracing our steps, I felt a cautious gaze brushing my cheek.
“Ailet…”
His voice was even more tinged with worry than before. I should clear up this misunderstanding first.
“That was all an act. What would…