"Work is the most fulfilling thing for me. I feel uncomfortable if I don't work for a day. Why can't you all understand the same joy and focus all your attention on narrow-minded money?"

"No, even if you sit up straight and talk to us with an educated tone... But people like us, ordinary people, are satisfied as long as we have money."

"Rejected, impure motives for money! The issue of pay can be discussed later."

Her skillful argument made people incredulous—it was hard to believe that Isabella was only talking in her sleep. Some of the guards even suspected that the Empress had already woken up and was just testing her subordinates while taking advantage of the opportunity to set up traps.

"There's no more time to waste. You all return to your positions, and I will go back to my office."

Isabella stood up with her eyes closed and walked straight through the passage between Sister Glasses and the guards, heading towards the staircase several meters above the ground.

"Your, Your Majesty, be careful not to fall!"

"It's just ordinary walking, isn't it? You worry too much and always fuss about unnecessary things. Your wish for early retirement will not be fulfilled."

Step!

As Isabella spoke, she took the first step towards the ground. The people behind her watched nervously, like a mother watching her child take the first steps, anxiously witnessing her descend the stairs.

Banana peels, fallen leaves, and all obstacles were cleared by alert individuals in advance. Unaware of her sleepwalking state, Isabella did not even consider the actions she was taking.

"Oh, by the way, where is the flag that I've been holding in my hand? It feels strange to have an empty hand."

Similar to someone wearing glasses. Even if there are extra items, as long as you use them for a long time, they become a part of your body, and suddenly you don't need them anymore.

She made a reasonable request, which perplexed Sister Glasses. How could she rush back to her dormitory and run back at racing speed?

Anyway, Her Majesty is currently not conscious. I'll just take any stick-like object to fool her. I don't think she'll notice.

There was a large tree that had been ravaged by battle on the ground. Sister Glasses fixed her gaze on the branches and reached out to snap off a longer one.

"Your flag!"

As soon as Isabella received the branch, she tightly clenched her left hand and broke it with no hesitation.

"What joke is this? Isn't this just a willow branch? There has to be a limit even for casual things."

Shouldn't your seriousness have some limits? Is this still sleepwalking? Some aspects of perception are too sensitive.

There was no other way, so Sister Glasses quickly ran out and arrived at a place where a national flag was planted. She disassembled both the flagpole and the flag, and then ran back at an even faster speed. She arrived in front of the Empress, presenting the folded flag with both hands.

"Yes, this is the real flag. Don't make such unfunny jokes next time."

Finally passing this test, the rest of the people assumed their roles as caretakers and followed behind the Empress. The more they walked, the more they got used to it. Even in her sleepwalking state, Isabella did not get lost and was on the verge of reaching her own bedroom.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

The sound of the clock striking three times indicated the beginning of the afternoon. According to the usual custom, the Empress, who suffered from insomnia, would wake up at this time and start her busy day, as she always did.

Thud, Isabella collapsed against the wall, letting go of the flagpole and losing consciousness.

But this was only the beginning!

The purification ritual of the Holy Maiden was effective, shortening Isabella's sleeping time to some extent. However, the process was somewhat special, so special that even the person involved couldn't predict it.

"It's so cold. Did I accidentally fall off the bed while sleeping? My floor at home doesn't seem to be this smooth..."

The fallen girl struggled to get up, supporting her knee with her left hand and shaking her head. When she opened her eyes, she saw the magnificent palace with a fairy tale atmosphere.

"Something is off. The last time I stayed awake, it wasn't on my own bed, but I was planning to sneak into someone else's..."

Now I find myself in a dream-like place... Am I dreaming?

"Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"

A group of people squatted around the confused girl, and with their help, she was gradually lifted up. As her body was supported, it trembled violently.

"Your Majesty? Are you not calling for me?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"May I ask, what is the complete title?"

"Her Majesty the Empress, what other explanation could there be?"

Liu Caihua felt very perplexed in this moment.