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Ilva glanced at her friend and brother with a surprised look, and quickly turned away. Something was off with the two of them today.
Renold quickly tried to come up with an option that would suit everyone, and most importantly, his sister. —"Let's do it later." —he finally whispered to Claudia.

Claudia nodded, expressing solidarity, and then went back to the kitchen.
— Oh, so you're from Marion? — The lively conversation of those gathered continued, and it didn't seem like it would die down anytime soon. Almandina, although not forgetting her manners, still ate one treat prepared by Claudia after another with great pleasure. — You seem to be the third guest from there recently. Hmm, Ilva, have you had the chance to meet Ivein or Sir Theodahad?

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It was good that being in a deep bow could hide the blush on her face, although even that only lasted for a fraction of a second, and the girl tried to quickly recover.
While preparing her answer, Gulveig realized that she didn't know whether to take it as a joke or seriously, and whether she would be executed on the spot for trying to contradict the king. Without lifting her head, she looked hopefully at Gungnir.

Gungnir changes the subject, as if Gulveig's presence didn't deserve attention, and diverts Gaheris's attention with conversations about combat skills. It was clear that although the king had a higher status, there was mutual respect between him and the baron, based on military solidarity.
— It seems that the main figures are not here yet, — the baron said finally, when they left the royal company behind, — many people will come to greet Gaheris now, so don't miss the opportunity to gather useful information, even if it may not be useful right now.