"What? Seira's already here!?"
Aldrian couldn't contain his excitement and practically leapt to his feet.
The Grand Master let out a quiet sigh. He knew Aldrian liked Seira, but wasn't this reaction a bit over the top?
"Don't rush, Your Highness. Finish your work first. After that, I'll have a horse-drawn carriage prepared so you can go pick her up."
But Aldrian wasn't listening. Overwhelmed with joy at Seira's arrival, he beamed and called out, "Master, prepare the carriage immediately!"
The Grand Master: "…"
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"Welcome, Princess."
The maids, startled, hurriedly bowed to the woman clad in silver armor.
Her face was stunning, flawless, like it had been sculpted by a goddess.
Tall and imposing, she gave off an aura that could make anyone uneasy.
Her golden-brown hair was tied back in a ponytail, and her sharp red eyes glinted coldly.
She just nodded at the maids' greeting and walked past.
After she went by, the maids quietly exhaled and straightened up.
