Hearing that Aldrian wanted to discuss something with them, the three elves looked at him in wonder. They had never had any direct connection or communication with Aldrian. Even when he stayed in the Ivory Empire in the past, Duke Valerin, who belonged to the conservative faction, never spoke to him and only observed him in silence.
That was why, when Aldrian came to Duke Valerin with Sylphia during the wedding ceremony, they were truly curious. The only thing that made them slightly nervous was the lingering fear that this might somehow involve a fault of theirs for some unknown reason. It was only natural for them to think that way, as they had never interacted with Aldrian, yet he suddenly approached Duke Valerin.
At the ceremony, Aldrian simply told them to meet him at his palace today, and said it would be better if Duke Valerin brought his entire direct family. The duke, of course, complied, as it was a direct request from Aldrian himself.
