A Cruel Fate

When Arabella woke up, it was already morning. She wanted to see Ferdinand off but Rendell informed her that he had already departed with Alwin and the knights. The investigators were already in Prudencia.

'So Alwin could actually teleport a lot of people? What was I worrying about?'

She could actually bring a few people with her the next time she travels.

The difference between Dimo and Alwin's abilities was too great. She ended up underestimating Alwin a bit.

'I really should just think he could do everything so I wouldn't have to limit what I ask him to do. I already have Ferdinand's permission to bully him anyway.'

Her maids helped her with her daily morning preparations before she had breakfast.

Once she was done, she asked Eunice to summon Odette to her office.

"Greetings to Her Majesty, the Empress," Odette curtsied with the usual greetings. She looked stiff and nervous.