Bad News

Ruthenia Empire, St. Petersburg Winter Palace.

Three o'clock in the afternoon, Anya and Sophie were strolling around the Winter Palace along with the Imperial Guards and servants. 

It has been their afternoon routine walking around the Winter Palace, especially for Sophie, who uses this opportunity to freshen her mind and gather her thoughts. 

It gave her a sense of tranquility and gave her motivation and inspiration for her next craft.

"Mama! When will papa return home?" Anya looked up at her expectantly.

Sophie looked down and gave her a reassuring smile. "Papa will return after the crowning ceremony of your aunt, Diana Rosemary Edinburgh. But it will take time as papa didn't take an airplane but a boat," she explained.

"I see…papa has been busy lately with work and I'm worried about his health. Mama, I thought we were going to see my grandmother and grandfather in Bavaria. When are we going together with papa?" she asked again.