Twenty minutes later, inside Elizabeth Academy of Magic, in Charlotte's private office, the raven-haired beauty in an elegant mage's robe set down her quill upon hearing a knock, her pink lips parting slightly.
"Come in."
The door opened. A pair of pure black stilettos tapped lightly against the floor as a silvery-white figure stepped into the office, followed closely by the female head maid with a cool, aloof expression.
"Good morning, Lady Charlotte."
Astrid greeted softly, taking a seat across from Charlotte.
Although she had just seen off one of the most important people in her life, as the Empire's Regent, Astrid had always possessed excellent emotional control. After stepping off the carriage, the faint sorrow in her eyes had disappeared beneath the sunlight.
Seeing it was Astrid, Charlotte relaxed her posture slightly, resting one hand on her cheek, her beautiful amber eyes gazing quietly at the girl before her.
"Good morning, Little Astr."
