Darryl kept his movements light, so Empress Heidi did not notice him at all.

"Your Majesty…"

Empress Heidi sat in front of the altar as she held her glass and continued to mumble to herself. "I've thought it through the whole day, and I've made an important decision. I will incorporate the Ancient Ancestor's fairy soul with my own."

Empress Heidi's tone was gentle but firm.

What?

Darryl felt his chest thud from his hiding place—under the armchair.

Empress Heidi wanted to combine the Ancien