But the kittens-

'So much change….'  The city was bustling- 

Even from all the way up here- it really was amazing….

But-

There was a lot to do.

Sort out the problems.

Find answers-

Fix the problems and then deal with the excessive pile of papers on the table.

Heh- Amiya used to handle all this all on her own.

And just a single day without her- 

'Damn…'

Regardless- I didn't know why she left.

And though I wanted to-

I had to sort out this first.

I had to conquer the continent first.

Yet-

'Why does it feel so-'

Knock-

Knock. "May I come in-" The empress knocked from the outside.

"Come in." I took a seat. 

She came in, along with Marie and Nalia.

I was of course seated but didn't bother standing up. 

Just a nod.