I stared at the royal invitation. The paper was so thick it could probably stop a knife.
Her Imperial Highness, Princess Leonora. The "Easy Mode" Heroine. The Golden Girl. The one who was supposed to have the harem I was currently accidentally building.
My Hard Mode brain started flashing red alert lights.
Why does she want to meet me?
Did she know I stole her event with the thugs? Did she know I was "hoarding" the Capture Targets? Was she going to exile me? Behead me? Challenge me to a duel?
"I..." I swallowed hard, looking at the snooty courier. "I will attend, of course."
I turned to Luna. "Luna, you're in charge. Do not let Vali eat the new rug. Do not let Jasper insult Vali's intelligence. If Silas starts staring at a wall, give him a cookie."
"But Prim!" Luna whispered, looking terrified. "The Palace? That's... that's the Lion's Den! Literally!"
"I know," I grimaced, untying my apron. "If I'm not back by dinner... tell the Dads they can have their chandelier back."
