Against all odds, Lucy and I made it to Lady Beatrice's convoy, arriving at the Gala event hall.
The hall was in an underground structure beneath the Château Lumière, a well-known hotel chain with locations throughout the Demon Empire.
Lady Beatrice's guards had the entire hotel surrounded, setting up checkpoints to verify the identity of every guest attending the event.
A strict no-weapons policy was in effect for the event hall; even the security guards couldn't enter with swords or crossbows.
To ensure Lady Beatrice's safety, Joséphine, her knight, and I were assigned seats right next to her for the event.
Cupcake, Lucy, and Evelyn spread out among the guests, keeping a close eye out for any suspicious activity that might pose a threat to Lady Beatrice.
Cupcake was the one who prohibited everyone from taking a weapon inside, and I couldn't tell what she was thinking when she made that decision.
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