Close the Shop

The lords and the rest were shocked. Those events had happened more than a month ago so their memories had become hazy. Then again, they didn't know the archduchess was one to hold grudges. If not, how could she remember these things even after more important things that happened already?

The people began to chatter again, but they had become scared. That was the only moment Artie realized that she should do something to assure the people that the archduchy would be fine. However, she had no idea what to say. Should she make false promises of never-ending peace, or should she make them depend on her for protection? Artie growled inwardly and berated herself for being an idiot.