The mansion remained peaceful after Kiev and the five knights' meeting. As agreed, their plan was kept secret from the others. They continued their daily duties, pretending as if the previous meeting had never happened while discreetly aligning their strategy.
To Emily, Noah only mentioned that the Mederian Prince had met with him regarding a prior incident, demanding an apology and that they had reconciled.
Given the dangerous nature of their task, he didn't want his wife to worry or inadvertently reveal their plans to others.
One fine morning, as everyone was going about their tasks, two carriages bearing the royal emblem of the firebird arrived.
When they stopped in the courtyard before the front entrance, Anryr and Rosalie, alerted by the servants, descended the stairs of the main entrance to welcome them.
