(Charlotte was not personally present, I was muddled writing an overnight update yesterday; the end of the last chapter has been corrected.)
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Above the palace, two crowned leaders sat opposite each other.
The Northern Territory Duke, Stefan Sobieski, smiled as he looked at the young girl on the other side, seemingly waiting for her answer.
However, if one observed carefully, they would notice that Charlotte, seated upon another throne, did not look quite real.
Her body was surrounded by the brilliance of magic power, and her entire figure seemed somewhat ethereal.
Obviously, this was not her real body but some sort of magical projection.
Watching the Northern Territory Duke on the other side waiting for an answer, Charlotte smiled as well:
"Your Grace, thank you for your understanding."
