"Father will arrive by evening," Adrian said as they sat inside the carriage, the wheels gently rolling along the forested path.
They were heading toward the teleportation center—but not the one near the academy. That one was currently under maintenance, so they had to travel a few hours to reach the center located in a neighboring town.
"Thanks for agreeing to my request," Ariana said softly, leaning back against the seat with a small smile.
She had asked Adrian to speak with the Count—to request his presence during the upcoming conversation.
Count Lockwood was someone her father respected deeply. Someone he would listen to.
"Well," Adrian replied with a light chuckle, "Father rarely says no to me. And this situation… it involves both children of the Lockwood family."