<blockquote>The place Ella chose was fortunately close to the Imperial Palace. She seemed to have chosen this location so that Rosaline could quickly respond to her sudden requests.</blockquote>
<blockquote>The lively pub was full of young and rowdy commoners. Its rustic aura was something that usually repelled the aristocrats in the area, which made it the perfect place for two noble ladies to meet in secret.</blockquote>
<blockquote>“James, you stay here.”</blockquote>
<blockquote>“No can do,” he answered immediately.</blockquote>
<blockquote>“Fine, you can come inside with me. Instead, please keep yourself ten steps away from me at all times. Can you do that for me?”</blockquote>
<blockquote>That was all right. James was an excellent knight who excelled on the battlefield, so he would be able to act calmly in most unexpected situations. James finally agreed, and Rosaline opened the pub’s door.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Ella was already there. She smiled brightly at Rosaline. It was an angelic smile, but it somehow didn’t feel right.</blockquote>