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The long dining table at the White Deer mansion was quite grand, with seven chairs on each side, and two on either end. Even with all five of them, it looked a little lonely.
But since Emilia had neither the confidence nor the will to make enough for dozens of additional servings, it was naturally impossible for all the maids and servants to join them for dinner.
Not only would it make them feel awkward, it would also defeat the purpose of tonight's get-together, since Emilia couldn't in her right mind discuss such things in their presence.
Even if they were generally considered 'trustworthy', the crimson-haired girl hadn't yet had the time to verify their hearts on an individual basis.