"I won't let him," Adeline replied firmly. "I'm not a pawn."
She hadn't told the Emperor what her second ability was. She would want her lightning powers to be a surprise that would face-slap anyone who had mean intentions.
When the Northern Duke received a summon from the Emperor specifically asking him to bring along his heir, he was confused and alarmed. But he was in no place to question it.
He called Benedict into his study and informed him about the trip. They were to assemble at the palace immediately. Benedict wondered what could have happened, but the thought was immediately overshadowed by worry.
He didn't want Anna to resume control while he was away. Who knows what she might do? She already had his father's trust... He couldn't do anything to her, he could only deal with her through small conflicts.
