After the meeting with Emperor Joseph and his subsequent departure back to Eldia, the rest of the day passed with relative normality for Mark and the others.
And so, without further disruptions, night arrived.
Mark was in his room with Rose, finishing getting ready for the meeting he would have with Princess Luna that same evening.
"Remember, this woman is much shrewder than she appears," Rose was saying while reviewing one of her scrolls, leaning against the table. "So don't let your guard down just because she acts like nothing matters to her."
"I'll keep that in mind," Mark replied, straightening his robe.
"And another thing," Rose added, setting the scroll aside. "If she asks about anything too specific regarding your capabilities or ours, deflect. The less she knows about us, the better."
"Understood…"
Knock.
Knock.
Knock.
"Come in," Mark said without turning toward the door.
The door opened slowly and Emilia entered the room.
