That was when Azalea suddenly announced her plans for the day to the family. She wanted to tour the city with him. This time, their parents had no objections, as long as they traveled by carriage and returned before sunset. Azalea agreed to their condition without hesitation, much to Lumien's skepticism.
And, just as he expected, in less than a few minutes after leaving the family estate and reaching the bustling city center of Arsnova, Azalea abruptly ordered the carriage to stop. She then told the driver that she wanted to continue the rest of the trip on horseback and that Lumien would be the only one accompanying her.
Now, standing just outside a horse stable, Lumien watched as their part-time carriage driver, Benson, tried to reason with his sister, his expression filled with dread and exasperation.
