Empress Gisella was surprised because, apparently, a reorganization was underway.
Similarly, the little princess could only blink at the sudden influx of people standing up.
"Huh? What's happening?" In her distress, she almost jumped from her chair until the Duchess spoke, effectively rattling the first-timers.
"Ah, Your Highness, it's their battle preparations."
"B-battle preparations?!" The child was scandalized, her eyes round, until Duchess Amelia calmly continued.
"Yes. They're strategizing. At one point, we had the opportunity to grill our own food. And it was then that people discovered how some were just naturally talented at cooking, while others should never think of it again."
The princess gasped softly. The Emperor leaned forward, clearly unsure if he should laugh or take it seriously.
