The next morning, Lurans and Ronin stood at the manor's entrance, watching from afar as a luxurious carriage, escorted by a troop of Knights, stopped before them.
A handmaiden accompanying the carriage drew back the curtain, and Blanche hopped out. The moment she saw Ronin, a smile unconsciously bloomed on her face.
"Welcome, Her Highness Princess!"
Lurans stepped forward with a cheerful smile, offering a respectful and polite welcome.
"Please, don't be so formal, Marquis Lurans."
After the two exchanged formal greetings, she winked at Ronin.
Ronin offered his arm, which she took naturally as he led her into the manor.
"When the Knights came to announce your arrival just now, I was quite surprised. I thought we were supposed to go to the Royal Palace to have an audience with His Majesty, and then I would come find you. Why did you leave the palace?"
