Chapter 263: Coronation Ceremony (5)
Would you talk about that here? It was an embarrassing story. I decided to withhold my answer.
"I don't particularly want to talk about it right now."
"I beg your pardon. I'm deeply sorry, Your Majesty."
"It's fine."
Grand Regent Richard did not press further on the subject I intentionally avoided. Alice seemed deflated by my response and relaxed her posture, lowering her gaze.
After that, Richard, along with the courtiers, escorted me, discussing the schedule as we crossed the beautiful ice garden in front of the palace.
Since I had no intention of resting, I immediately met and talked with key administrative officials and soldiers, and in the evening, enjoyed a banquet at the long dining table.
Dorothy was always enthusiastic about whatever she did, while Alice remained composed. In a way, they were polar opposites.
As the sky gradually darkened, Richard and the courtiers eventually took me somewhere.