The next day, at dawn.
As the sun rose in the east, dispelling the night and subduing the darkness, turning the sky into a brilliant blue day, a carriage adorned with the Franzel family crest rolled its wheels, slowly making its way to the castle standing at the end of the main street.
Inside the carriage, Reiger and Yuri sat facing each other, one with Yuloli by her side, constantly nodding her head, and the other sitting next to Marilyn, who was dressed as a maid, engaged in conversation.
"I've already notified them in advance and declared to His Majesty that I would be visiting the palace with you today."
Yuri's expression was even more serious and solemn than yesterday when she talked about the "Ice Girls," as she spoke to Reiger sitting opposite her.
"His Majesty made an excuse, saying he was dealing with matters related to the ancient texts that had been deciphered, but at my insistence and on your behalf, he ultimately accepted our audience."