Caroline's POV:
After this incident, no one had the mood to attend any more parties. The event, which was meant for show, naturally ended hastily.
I had been constantly troubled by Master Mary's words about the 'lady from the past', and that phrase had kept me on edge for some reason.
Once the peculiar party ended and all the guests had left, the Queen called my father and me into her study. Master Mary was also there, and on the desk was the crystal bottle, adorned not only with the runes drawn by Master Mary but also covered in layers of parchment filled with magical incantations.
Apart from us, the prince and the former king and queen were also present. Dorothy was preparing some unfamiliar magical items on the side, seemingly intended for use with the crystal bottle.
"Now that everyone is here, let's get straight to the point. Please, Master Mary, tell us about the unexpected guest in the bottle," said the Queen.
