Chapter 582: Tasks and audience
"...!"
Hearing the Duchess's pointed words, mouse and Duck were both startled.
Fortunately for them, that ugly-faced White Rabbit was standing on their side at the moment.
"I don't know what you mean, Duchess. They are merely my household servants, and they are both here willingly."
Anvis frowned slightly, narrowing his pink rabbit eyes as he looked at the Duchess in 'confusion,' deliberately emphasizing the word 'willingly.'
The Duchess said nothing, merely gazing silently at Anvis, who returned her stare without the slightest fear.
"...Very well. If Mr. Lobbert insists, then it is not really a big deal."
At last, the Duchess took the initiative to change the subject. This White Rabbit was a highly unusual presence in this dream. Unless necessary, she had no wish to provoke him too much.
"Her Majesty the Queen is holding a Round Table Tea Party at twelve noon today. My name is on the guest list, as is yours. In half a magic hour, we can go together."
"But in half a magic hour, it will be exactly twelve. We need to arrive at the tea party venue beforehand."
Anvis took out his pocket watch and checked it. At some point, the hands on its face had returned to eleven thirty.
"I suppose you are right, Mr. Lobbert."
The Duchess nodded, replaced the lid on the box, and casually patted it. The box vanished.
"Then the lesson is this: if you wish to arrive on time, you must leave early."
"Your lessons remain as worthy of repeated reflection as ever, Duchess."
Anvis bowed again, though his tone was somewhat cold.
"Then please wait here for a moment, Mr. Lobbert. I need to prepare for my audience with the Queen."
With that, the Duchess rose on her own and