"Welcome."
Thank you very much, Lord Isaac.
"It's never been such an honor for the Virgin of Darkness to come to our country."
His Highness Isaac, who welcomed us to Alta, feels more overwhelmed by wearing dark green knight clothes than when we met at the ball.
Still, the pale smile looks so friendly and honest that if you don't be careful, you'll feel less alert.
"Are you busy preparing for the feast? I was surprised that His Highness would take the trouble to guide me himself. Thank you very much."
"No, it's like I said I couldn't. Above all, Marquis Marcel is the first time you have come to our country, so I hope you will see as much of the good things about this country as you can."
When Louis stepped forward and approached Isaac smiling, Isaac raised his eyebrows funny.
Somehow, those two don't look good together.
"Really?
Theodore looked sideways at His Highness Isaac and Louis starting with their greetings and whispered little to my ears.
When he turned his face towards Theodore, he smiled happily while placing his hand on his chin. Theodore raised the edge of his mouth in my gaze, making a joke about "I hope I can go home undisturbed."
As I look at Theodore, I remember a conversation on the way to this country.
Has Theodore ever visited Alta Country?
Ah, several times.... after Miss Rachel signed up with the Black Cat, you were investigating the Spirit of Darkness, right? I've been looking into Alta for a long time thinking maybe.
Really? Did you know that there is a relationship between the Spirit of Darkness and the Alta kingdom?
No, there was no certainty or evidence. But I wonder why you hid the existence of darkness until then. "
If you are still with Theodore, who felt the connection between the Spirit of Darkness and the Alta kingdom in a situation where no information is available in Dutois, you may find clues to the information and awareness that I will spill.
Besides, why did you reveal so many secrets to us?... there are so many things to be careful of and to know.
As I remembered, thinking in my head, Theodore stood beside me and breathed.
"Don't be too careful, Miss Rachel. If your head gets too hard, you can't see anything on the contrary. It would be better if you could relax and stand still."
As you know in my heart, Theodore gently slapped Pong and me on the shoulder and smiled.
"That's right... Indeed, Theodore is right. It's not good for me to think too much."
"Is it cautious or bold? I'm really enjoying watching Miss Rachel."
I don't know what happened to Theodore's words, but I turned my eyes round. But at that time, Louis and Isaac turned around to see if the conversation was over.
"Marquis Marcel, are you tired today?
"No, I'm fine. Thank you, Lord Isaac."
"Now, let me show you around the Royal Palace just as planned."
The feast will last three days from the day after tomorrow. Because of the crowded schedule of tea parties, dinner parties, and dance parties, the opportunity for His Highness Isaac to have a private conversation like this will be reduced from the day after tomorrow.
There will be little time on the last day. In other words, I would like to take the opportunity to hear a little more about dark magic from His Highness Isaac while we don't have much time.
Thankfully, I was glad to accept the offer to show you around the palace in advance.
"What about His Royal Highness Prince Wang? The room is ready if you want to rest."
"No, of course I'll come with you."
"... is that so?"
Louis and Isaac, facing each other, felt the cold breeze behind their politeness.
After seeing it, Theodore murmured only "Look", politely told His Highness Isaac that he would not hesitate, and then quickly turned his heel back and left.
Now, let's go.
"Oh, Rachel. The palace in Alta seems similar to our country, and you can feel a different culture. I would really appreciate it if His Highness Isaac would show me around."
"No, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has visited several times, so I don't think it's very unusual."
"Ha, that's not true. I'm impressed to see great things over and over again."
From the side, it looks like a gentle interaction between the royals of the neighboring country, but the air remains frozen somewhere. The deeper Louis and Isaac's smile deepens, the colder it gets.
--I wonder if it's this air all the time during my stay...
While walking with Louis to follow His Highness Isaac, he managed to stop smiling and cramping.