Chapter 33: The Rosy Princess

Princess Rosalina and her knight walked up to Elaine and Madam Lilith.

"It's a pleasure to see you are well, Princess Rosalina," Elaine said. "Like always, we welcome you with open arms to our lovely home and hope that we can be as graceful as a host as you are when we come to the palace."

"Thank you for your words, and I'm glad to see you are both doing so well, Lady Elaine, Madam Lilith," she said, sounding strangely familiar. "But I must say I am a bit saddened that you didn't send word that you were coming back. If I knew, I would have come to be the first to welcome you home."

"I do apologize. I hadn't planned to come back so suddenly, so I didn't even think to send a letter."

"It matters not! But I hear that you have brought guests. Are these them?"

I could see Elaine step out of the line, replacing the white armored guard spot in the corner of my eyes as the guard stepped back. They moved down the line to Tank, and he lifted his head to look at Princess Rosalina.