Shattered Innocence: Transmigrated Into a Novel as an Extra

Chapter 510: Mana

Chapter 510: Mana

Aeliana exhaled sharply and swung her legs over the edge of the bed. Sitting here—brooding—would accomplish nothing. It reminded her too much of those long days spent trapped in this very room, too weak to even stand, too fragile to even consider stepping beyond the suffocating walls of her chamber.

But she wasn't sick anymore.

She had her strength back. Her body was no longer a prison.

And she would enjoy that.

Her clothes were already appropriate for the occasion—after all, she had just returned from speaking with her father. No need to change. No need to delay. She rose from the bed, smoothing out the slight wrinkles in her gown before striding toward the door.

The hallway beyond was quiet, save for the soft rustling of fabric and the faint sound of a brush sweeping across polished marble. A maid knelt near the far end, diligently cleaning the floors. She hadn't seemed to notice Aeliana at first, too focused on her work, but the moment Aeliana stepped into the corridor, the girl's movements stilled.

A brief moment passed before the maid quickly righted herself, standing and smoothing out the folds of her uniform before offering a polite bow.

"My lady." Her voice was soft but careful, carrying the respectful hesitation of someone wary of overstepping. "Did you need something?"

Aeliana glanced at her briefly, then shook her head. "Nothing," she said simply. "I'm just going for a walk."

The maid hesitated. Just slightly. But Aeliana caught it.