Before officially ascending the throne, Amalia had discussed with Astrid what form of appearance before the nobles would be most appropriate.
"Maybe... just like usual..."
"Sister, hug me from behind, and I will sit on your lap."
Whenever Livia Calliste participated in noble gatherings, she always appeared in this manner, like a doll sitting in Astrid's arms, a marionette manipulated by her.
Hearing this, Astrid paused briefly in thought, then rejected Amalia's suggestion.
"For the future Emperor's first public appearance, sitting on someone else's lap would seem somewhat... inappropriate."
After all, it was the imperial throne, a seat reserved only for successive Emperors. As a princess without royal blood, even with her deep connection to Amalia, truly it wasn't suitable for her to sit there.
