To put it bluntly, I fear that no woman could maintain her composure in such a romantic scene.
Even she was no exception.
The intense flutter and heartbeat that came from deep within her heart were genuine, and she was so immersed in the atmosphere that she had no thought of rejecting the other party.
Is this what love is?
She never expected that she, as an Imperial Princess, would face such a moment.
Yet... it was not entirely unwelcome.
It seemed that following the path in the book, listening to the revelations of the Holy Spirit Tree, and becoming Xiya’s companion was the best choice.
She whispered to herself deep inside.
However, for some reason, just as this thought arose, a vague sense of discord came from her subconscious.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Just as she was trying to determine the strange feeling in her heart, there was a knock at the door from the maid outside, either by accident or coincidence.
For a maid to take the initiative to knock, it must be something significant, and Hillena regained her composure.
Then, the maid reported a piece of news to Hillena that left her stunned: Just now, Lynn, the wanted suspect in the limb connector case, turned himself in and is currently being held in the Punisher Prison, soon to face a public trial throughout the city.
Furthermore, this trial was to be held in the Saint’s court, with judges dispatched by the Royal Family and a jury from the Three Great Churches, under the scrutiny of tens of millions of citizens of the Saint Laurent Empire, in a transparent and open judgment.
The purpose was unmistakable: they needed to nail this heinous serial killer to the gallows to vent the public’s fear and hatred!
"What did you say...?"
Upon hearing the news, an unmistakable shock surfaced on Hillena’s face.
She even confirmed it with the maid twice.
After receiving the maid’s definite answer, she immediately fell into a prolonged silence.
With a slight wave and a low voice, Hillena dismissed the maid.
Once the room returned to its quiet state, her thoughts about Xiya were immediately cast aside, and her attention shifted from the ring on her ring finger to this explosive news.
This shouldn’t be the way it is.
Recollecting Lynn’s promise to her, Hillena frowned deeply.
Upon careful consideration, the matter was full of doubts.
From her interaction with Lynn that night, coupled with the insider knowledge she had as a member of the Royal Family, Hillena was certain that Lynn could not possibly be the killer.
Then why did the authorities treat Lynn as the murderer?
Moreover, why would Lynn, who was not the killer, turn himself in?
Is he tired of living and seeking death?
Hillena fell into deep confusion.
After all, the whole situation was chaotic, progressing to this point where even Ivyst’s current influence couldn’t possibly spare Lynn.
After all, he was up against Saint Laurent VI who had lost his beloved son, the aristocrats whose dignity had been challenged, and the raging anger of the Heavenly Principle Church and the citizens nationwide!
In this nation, no one could likely survive such an overwhelming tide!
Hillena paced back and forth in the room, her slender legs stepping lightly on the ground, making a "da-da" sound.
Aside from that, there was only the soft sound of breathing.
So investing so much concern for Lynn was not due to any affection for him.
The reason was simple.
Because that night, when Lynn asked her for help, he had promised that he would replace Ivyst in accompanying Hillena’s Grave Digger Team to the Helius Mausoleum to resolve the crisis there.
And now with Lynn in a dire situation, that agreement seemed likely to be nullified, which irritated Hillena greatly.
Especially the feeling of being taken advantage of for nothing, for some reason, ignited a nameless anger in her heart.
After some time, Hillena finally made a decision.
She would go to the Punisher Prison overnight, to see Lynn one last time before the public trial of the city commenced.
Currently, Lynn was being held under tight security, and outsiders couldn’t possibly meet with him.
Fortunately, as the Great Imperial Princess, Hillena found it not too difficult to summon a high-profile prisoner in the Punisher Prison.
Imprisoned in the Punisher Prison, Lynn had clearly received ’special treatment,’ with countless punitive methods applied to him, hanging him directly on a torture device.
As the prime suspect in the "limb connector" case, Lynn was like a thorn in the eyes of many, with an urge to eliminate him quickly.
And yet, Saint Laurent VI, for some inexplicable reason, insisted on giving him a public trial.
In that case, he had to endure some hardship first.
And Lynn was well aware of this fact.
For some reason, despite staring into the abyss, he displayed no panic or despair.
In a way, it felt like I was cosplaying as the Prisoner of Destiny right now.
Lynn thought with bitter amusement.
Of course, these punishments were not torment for him, as the pain amounted to nothing.
He was quietly calculating in his heart.
Judging by the speed of information transfer among the nobility, the person he waited for was about to arrive.
Indeed, just as this thought arose, there was a crisp sound of footsteps at the door.
The ’da-da’ of high heels hitting the ground suggested the owner of the steps seemed to be in a hurry.