"By the way, the reason I called you today… "
The Queen used a familiar tone. I swallowed hard. I gripped my hands tightly.
"I want you to take me to a delicious restaurant in the commoner district again."
"…"
Yes, that's what I expected. I knew it, but I still felt it.
Here I decided to be firm.
"Queen, with your permission, I will soon be going to the Kingdom of Mainz. Taking the Queen to the commoner district requires preparation time. Therefore, I may have to go to the Kingdom of Mainz before I can take you to dinner. I'm afraid I cannot fulfill your request this time."
There's no time! I don't have time! What a perfect excuse to refuse! I'm sorry!
Yet the Queen looked like she already knew that and said,
