Princess Riana and Mabel Prepare

──A few days earlier, in the Imperial Capital, Princess Riana──

"Let's make thorough preparations before we head to the border region."

This was the Imperial Capital of the Dolgaria Empire.

In one of the palace rooms, Princess Riana was giving her subordinates instructions.

"We cannot afford to surprise Sister Sophia or the people of the Demon Realm. Keep the number of soldiers to a minimum, and make the carriages and clothing simple as well."

"Is that really all right, Your Highness?"

"Yes. So long as it is not discourteous."

Riana announced this with a dignified expression.

Her determined appearance drew sighs from the maids and soldiers.

She was the very image of the 'Holy Sword Princess' the people of the Empire idealized...