In the end, Joshua did not manage to have his wish for a free dinner granted. The reason for that was because Madam Schroder was planning to leave Norland with the Black Swan Theatrical Troupe overnight.
When Joshua arrived at the mansion, the entire mansion was undergoing a 'relocation' process. It was extremely busy.
Joshua and Ciri were brought to Madam Schroder's study by the middle-aged butler.
"In this city, I'm able to gain pleasant surprises every day."
Madam Schroder was sitting behind her desk. She was not holding a quill pen. Instead, her finger had replaced her pen and was moving around in midair.
Even though there was nothing before Madam Schroder, Joshua was able to recognize with a single glance that she was using the magic network.
"Merely, I wonder if this pleasant surprise was brought forth by Mister Joshua."
Madam Schroder materialized her computer interface. This grand duchess was an outstanding mage herself.
