"And what honor do I owe you for your presence in my carriage, Duke Eisenwald?" Roxanne asked, her tone edged with both suspicion and amusement as the Chancellor of the empire slid into the carriage without invitation.
Gerhard de Eisenwald's normally composed face is drawn, his heavy brows knit with grim urgency. He didn't bother with courtesy. "The emperor has gone mad, Your Grace. And if this continues, it will ruin the empire."
Vivianne's eyes widened. She snapped her gaze to Undine, who immediately moved her hands in silent gestures. Threads of water essence shimmered in the air for a moment before vanishing, soundproofing the carriage from prying ears.
Marvessa shifted her weight on the roof above, her sharp gaze scanning for any movement from the emperor's shadow knights. When they're in the capital, Marvessa keeps herself close to Mara, wearing the Borgia Knight uniform.
