"But Your Majesty, this is about treason."
At that moment, Eckart recalled Jed's serious voice and anxious look.
'That's right. So, I should not respond anymore.' He really thought so.
"… What kind of favor is it?"
After all, Eckart had to listen to Rane against his will.
Although he hated himself terribly for that, he waited for her answer. His blue eyes sank down.
Rane sighed, looking at the emperor and her cousin, who seemed pitiable at the moment.
She whispered with a serious little voice, "If it goes well, I'll give the credit to you. Please don't tell Marie about this for the time being."
In the meantime, Marianne was on a stroll with Iric and Cordelli and then left the garden after checking the half-completed greenhouse. Their short picnic ended like that.
The three had a late lunch, which was led by Marianne. After eating well and basking in the sunlight, she sat in an armchair by the window and played with Poibe. Peaceful time passed slowly.