While I was still thinking about all sorts of things, I headed toward the entrance, of course bringing Lily along as well—one of the two parties involved.
When Elle stepped down from the carriage, to my eyes she looked… slightly younger, I'd say. At first glance it didn't seem like anything shocking, but when I took a closer look… well, it wasn't dramatic. So it was probably just the medicine she wanted, wasn't it?
Anyway, we showed her into the ambassador's reception room. Because this was a top-secret meeting with Rudolf, I told the maid firmly after bringing out the tea that no one else was to come in until we called them. Elle seemed to walk with a little more chest out and head held high…?
