The next day, at the dining table…
Aaron sat quietly, eating breakfast alongside Duke Alaric and Alice.
Though the table was grand and spacious, it felt oddly empty with just the three of them seated.
Suddenly, Alaric spoke, "Aaron, three days from now will be the day of Alice’s marriage ceremony. I’d like you to attend."
Aaron smiled and replied without hesitation, "Of course, Lord Duke."
Alice blushed, keeping her eyes fixed on the food in front of her.
Alaric noticed and smiled faintly.
After finishing his meal, he added, "Aaron, today you can accompany Alice to test the parachute."
Aaron, who had planned to visit Edrin and Torvald, could only set those plans aside.
"Okay, Lord Alaric."
Satisfied, Alaric rose and left the room.
Alice turned to Aaron and asked, "Aaron, which
