I immediately dressed up after receiving the Issue Of Summon. I'm not going as the Lady of Ylury; I'm going as Mei Chen, the Low-Born. Maximilliano Berkshire, Theodore's friend, made me a formal gown. I had planned to deny Theodore at the guardhouse, but I didn't know how to face him properly at the time.
I didn't expect Theodore to issue a summons, but he is the Noble Lord and has the authority to do so. I got into my car and drove over to the Manor. I do not intend to attend this summons, but failing to do so may result in exile or death. After all, this summons is unique in that it was issued by Theodore himself.
I never expected to return after leaving the Manor. I intended to travel to another land, far away from Ylury and Theodore. Lia greeted me as soon as the car stopped in fro
