Chapter 334.1
After methodically stamping the documents, Dana gingerly arranged them atop the neatly processed stack on her desk. The surface now gleamed, devoid of any lingering paperwork. She paused for a moment, her gaze fixed upon the vacant expanse before she carefully lowered the stamp.
Abruptly disrupting the ongoing banquet, the leisurely post-event cleanup had finally reached its conclusion. While most of her responsibilities had been delegated to her son, Dana had chosen to personally attend to this particular duty.
Raising her head, she turned her attention to the window. Everything had concluded right on schedule, with the impending sunset promising to paint the sky in hues of warmth.
Her emotions were a blend of satisfaction and melancholy. In the midst of tending to the mundane tasks that demanded her attention, Dana had momentarily overlooked the void left by her daughter’s departure.
It’s already been ten days. By now, they must have entered the Kingdom of Hashi.
Dana possessed only scant knowledge of Eugene and Kasser’s itinerary to the Kingdom of Hashi. She knew it would take roughly a week, but the finer details eluded her. Eugene had given his word to send word as soon as they crossed into Hashi, and Dana anxiously awaited the arrival of their letter.
“Milady,” a butler rapped lightly on the door. Shortly thereafter, he entered, wearing an air of apprehension. “A knight has arrived, requesting an audience with you, Milady.”
Dana briefly displayed a hint of irritation, her patience tested by the frequent summons to the Holy City’s Palace over the past ten days. “Let them in.”
“Yes, Milady.” The butler promptly withdrew.