She had already experienced this sequence of events once, so the preparations for her departure were familiar. However, unlike the previous timeline, she was no longer completely ignorant of the people around her or the dangers she might face. She repeated her earlier actions with greater confidence, keeping her expression natural and avoiding any behavior that might make the servants suspicious. She had originally intended to question Bernard about the royal family, but Count Vissan moved so efficiently that she barely had time to open her mouth before her belongings had been packed and she was being ushered toward the carriage.
Fortunately, she hadn't forgotten Pierre van Flanders.
After what had happened in the previous timeline, Lina had no intention of leaving him behind again. She had already invested a bearer bond in him and decided that he might prove useful, so she made certain he was included in the traveling party before they departed.
