It was nearly noon when they returned to the capital City. After having lunch at the palace and taking a nap with Amalia, Astrid woke up, washed her face, tidied her hair and clothes a bit, and then heard an unexpected piece of news from Elise.
"Miss, His Majesty wishes to see you in his chambers after you wake up."
Elise stood by the desk, holding a tray with a freshly prepared cup of milk tea. The surface of the tea was calm, continuously emitting steam.
Upon hearing this, Astrid let go of the hand that was tidying her hair at the back of her neck, took the teacup, gently blew on it, and took a small sip.
What does Hibbort want to see me for at this time?
The delicate flavor of milk blossomed on her tongue, accompanied by the unique fragrance of tea. While savoring the tea, Astrid looked at her reflection in the mirror, showing no signs of fatigue, and glanced at her smooth silver hair cascading over her shoulders, then responded softly.
"Understood, I'll go right away."
