Exchange Conditions

The day after their shopping trip, as Wataru and his companions finished breakfast and prepared to explore the city again, the innkeeper approached them with an unexpected message.

"The Baron of Moye will see you today. You are to appear at the castle this afternoon."

Considering that the Baron had just returned the previous day, Wataru was surprised that they were granted an audience so quickly. Surely, many others were also seeking an audience, yet they were being seen this early. The reasons were unclear, and while Wataru could speculate, it was just that—speculation. There were more pressing matters at hand.

In their rented room at the inn, Wataru was busy changing clothes, pacing back and forth as he practiced his entrance. He walked to the designated spot, stopped, and crossed his hands in front of him.