Inside the carriage, Kael looked at Eva, still confused by her presence. The carriage was fit for royalty, with every detail meticulously crafted, resembling the work of the most talented artisans. The polished wood reflected the light of the magical lanterns, while the velvet upholstery made the comfort inside almost surreal.
"Hey, Aunt Eva, why are you here, anyway?" Kael said, breaking the silence while gently swaying with the movement of the carriage.
Eva, distracted as she watched the landscape through the window, blinked and turned to him with a playful smile. "Huh? Didn't the old man tell you?" She shot a refined look at Adalric, who was sitting across from them, relaxed as always.
Adalric simply shrugged with a carefree smile, clearly enjoying himself. "Ah, I just wanted to keep you curious for a little while longer," he said, a mischievous gleam in his eyes.
