March 4, 1353.
Backlund, Empress Borough, inside House Hall's luxurious villa.
Audrey sat on a comfortable sofa, watching her father, Earl Hall, and her brothers Hibbert and Alfred discuss the kingdom's recent situation and development trends. She also watched her mother, Madam Caitlyn, constantly summon the butler and stewards, making the final preparations for the upcoming ball.
She said nothing, merely observing this rather common scene from everyday life with a faint smile.
At the same time, she mused inwardly:
Mr. Fool has been asleep for nearly three months, while Mr. Tower is still missing. Even Xio and Fors have no news of him.
And as far as I know, every Abner Braine who has appeared in formal settings has been impersonated by a cardinal of the Church of Truth...
Before the Fool went to sleep with Mr. World, he left behind that prophecy: "When the Tower returns, the Fool awakens." When will it come true?
Just as Audrey sank into thought, Earl Hall looked over with a smile.
"What is our little princess thinking about?"
Audrey pursed her lips and replied with a faint smile, "Guess."
"I guess you're thinking about which dress to wear to tonight's ball, and what hairstyle and makeup to pair with it," Hibbert said in place of his father, looking relaxed.
Based on the fact that his sister was already a Psychiatrist, Alfred also smiled and offered his own "guess." "I think it's exactly the opposite. Audrey should be wondering how we ought to dress to look even more handsome."
After saying that, he nodded at Hibbert, indicating that he was not deliberately contradicting him. Hibbert, in turn, "magnanimously" chose not to say anything further.
Before their sister, Alfred and Hibbert appeared to have a very harmonious relationship. At least, on the surface.
Audrey's