"Have Alice and Aaron left?" Arthur asked, his tone casual, though his mind was already running through a dozen matters waiting on his desk.
Klein, ever the efficient right hand, gave a small nod. "Yes, Your Majesty. They departed for Solornay Magic Academy yesterday morning. The roads are clearer now that winter has passed, and the headmaster arranged for an escort to ensure their safe return."
Arthur gave a slight nod. With winter's retreat, the flow of travel had resumed, and students returning to their academies was an expected part of the seasonal rhythm. Still, a part of him found it quieter without the siblings' energetic presence—Alice with her burning curiosity, Aaron with his quiet yet steady growth.
But now, his mind shifted to more pressing concerns.
"What about Count Delric Vachiel?" Arthur asked, his gaze narrowing slightly. "I summoned him nearly two weeks ago. Has he arrived in the capital yet?"
