A few moments earlier~
The weather was ideal today for an outdoor party; the sun shone brightly, yet the cool breeze rendered the atmosphere exceptionally comfortable for summer.
Thus, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the party, deeply engrossed in conversation and extending their blessings to the duchess, while the men engaged in business talk.
"Something doesn't feel right..."
Duke Dalton, Duke Hertz, Marquise Rosalie, and the emperor turned to Duke Ricardo as soon as he finished speaking, their expressions becoming serious as he is the friend whose gut feeling always comes true.
"Alexander... cast the protection barrier."
The emperor addressed them, signaling Alexander and the knights to stay on alert, then turned towards Duke Hertz.
"Instruct your son to aid Duke Dalton in fortifying the magical barrier, and escort the duchess inside—"
