Chapter 27: Sparkle Sparkle, Snap
As the atmosphere in the drawing room, once disturbed by the mention of the Third Duchess, settled down again, Ariel had to sit down with a sheepish smile on her face.
“Ah, I got too excited and talked a lot, didn’t I? I’m sorry.”
“...It’s...Okay.”
“I’ve read the novel where the Duchess is the protagonist five times now! She’s one of my most beloved characters, so I got a bit carried away......”
Scratching her head, Ariel secretly hoped Lumia would ask more about the book.
Regrettably, such things didn’t catch Lumia’s interest.
As such, Ariel was forced to return to the main topic she had momentarily forgotten.
“Well then...What did the Duchess wish to tell me?”
Ariel, who never had any relation with the Grand Duchy wondered just what kind of message the Duchess wished to convey, especially at such a late hour.
Clutching her teacup with both hands, Ariel sought some comfort in its warmth, however, the tea had long since cooled.
Much like the mood in the drawing room.