Bring Him Here

[No, he sent us a message while he was in Medeus saying he would have very important guests visit the duchy once he returned. And yesterday, suddenly, he said those guests would come today. I thought, perhaps it was someone from the Loranne royalty. But it was royalty from Valeria instead. Does this mean they had the chance to talk while they were in Medeus?]

Sonia got even more nervous as she thought about the possibilities of what they could have talked about in Medeus.

[Ugh, that child is truly dead, right? Why is he still giving me a headache even now? If he suddenly comes back, what am I to do? Brent must be the heir.]

Arabella stared at Sonia when she heard that thought. Sonia straightened up and fixed her expression.

[Did the Empress just frown at me?]

"Oh my, where are my manners? Serve our guest some refreshments," Sonia called out to their maids instead of the Head Butler.