"Dad, I'm planning to visit the Roselle Memorial Exhibition."
Although her rose-tinted view of Emperor Roselle had shattered, upon further reflection, it was just as Edward had said: while many of the Emperor's achievements involved some "borrowing," leading an era single-handedly was still remarkable.
Earl Hall stroked his mustache and asked with seeming casualness, "Are you going with friends?"
"That's right."
"Viscount Glaint?"
"Um... yes."
The Earl nodded with a faint, knowing smile. "Would you like me to have someone coordinate with the Church of Steam and Machinery? After the official exhibition ends, they could open it for another half day just for you and your friends."
"No need, Dad."
Events like this are only fun with plenty of people around.
"All right. Stay safe."
Just then, Susie, who had been lying quietly nearby, suddenly stood up. She hurried outside, then came trotting back a few minutes later, making a show of nuzzling Audrey's hand as she slipped a note into it.
Taking advantage of Annie's departure and Earl Hall's attention turning to his newspaper, Audrey carefully unfolded the note.
"Sorry, Audrey. I might not be able to accompany you to Emperor Roselle's Commemorative Exhibition today. Something urgent has come up."-It was from Edward.
Audrey froze, the happiness visibly vanishing from her face.
She puffed out her cheeks and muttered, "You never keep your word."
"Sweetheart, what did you say?"
Earl Hall lowered his newspaper and looked over.
Audrey hurriedly said, "Ah, I... I just thought about it, and perhaps we should do as you suggested, Dad, and wait until the official exhibition ends before visiting. Would that be all right?"
"Of course, my little princess."
She propped up her chin, her thoughts drifting away. What has Edward gone off to do?
Edward was feeling rather helpless himself.
He