"Have you loaded the carriage? Our stay will be until the summon for the Summer competition arrives. We need to have everything prepared so nothing is missing. Marianne shouldn't suspect that she's not coming back here for some time."
At a dimly lited bureau, the sound of a severe Duke resounded as the elderly butler entered the stillness.
"I have prepared everything. Paige also arranged other cases that will be sent to the Palace in secrecy and the Forest house is already…"
"Yes, it's always tidy… It waits for a visit. Always."
"My Lord. About the fact that I am coming with you…"
"This won't change, Thomas. I need Paul to get close to the hand I chose… Even if we are not sure if Dazil will be loyal… We have the Umbra Quadrigis surveying his steps. I need you with me so my orders are sent properly here and to the Palace. Besides…"
"Hm?"
