Oriana was serving tea to the prince inside his study when a knock came, informing Arlan of the arrival of Lucas.
"Your Highness, we received a letter from the King of Megaris about his plans for the summit."
"Did the letter come from Othinia?"
"It was sent from Abetha. Their travel plans were delayed due to the Queen of Megaris."
At these words, Oriana's ears turned alert as familiar words caught her attention— the Queen of Megaris, the Kingdom of Othinia and the summit. The first was related to Celia Voss, the second the potential source of black nightshade and the third the deadline Arlan gave her to return to the palace. She wondered if something useful would come out from this talk between the prince and his aide.
