Kiev ran as fast as he could upon receiving the message of Anna's critical condition from Anryr, heading to the east wing, her previous chamber in the palace.
Fearing that it would be too late, given the length of the journey, Jessy urged them to take the princess to the palace instead of fetching the Mederian Prince, and they did.
Kiev arrived first, followed closely by King Kyden, the knights, Charles, Rafe, and his wife. After instructing Sarah to call upon the royal healers, the Queen followed suit. Everyone was in dire panic at this unexpected predicament—all except for a few.
"You did well, Bridgette! I didn't know you had taken such drastic measures and poisoned her instead of giving her the potion I ordered," the chief lady-in-waiting praised her subordinate.
Sarah felt a thrill upon hearing the shocking news of Anna's deteriorating condition. Now that the concubine was dying, she wouldn't have any rival on her path to becoming the Grand Duchess.
