Ginevra casually said. When Larisa looked at William, he nodded, agreeing with the statement. Larisa was the only one worried about Siode sitting alone.

It was the Belbaro Territory, which usually took over two days of non-stop travel to reach on well-maintained roads, but they arrived at Campus Bonn in just half a day.

The steward and servants, who hurriedly came out to greet them upon seeing the flying carriage, lined up in rows to welcome it.
“Hahaha, did you see that? Did you see? I flew here!”

“I saw it, Your Grace. I greet Duke Rondante, the Guardian of Arrendia.”

“Please feel at home during your stay.”

Impressed by Ginevra’s playful greeting, the butler bowed deeply. Despite arriving much earlier than expected, the chefs of the Belbaro Territory prepared a quite splendid dinner in a short time.

Larisa, aided by the quiet maid provided by Belbaro, changed into an evening dress and went to the lobby. There, Alexander was waiting with an awkward expression.

Larisa asked, looking around, “Huh? Hasn’t William come out yet?”

“The Young Duke must be waiting at the dining table.”

“Why didn’t you go ahead?”

“Ladies usually don’t enter alone.”

Since it was Larisa’s first formal dinner, she obediently took Alexander’s hand.

“You waited for me? Thanks.”

On their way, Larisa spotted Ginevra in a black dress and Syod, escorting her to the dining room. She let go of Alexander’s hand and ran towards them.

“Teacher!”

“Oh, Lala. Your new dress looks pretty.”

“Why didn’t you teach me that I need an escort to the dining room?”

“Well, you haven’t debuted yet, so you don’t need an escort, right?”

Siod laughed, looking at Alexander. Alexander avoided his gaze, as his desire to treat Larisa as a lady was evident.
“Is that so? Hey, Alex. He says he doesn’t need it yet. You don’t know everything just because you’re a noble, huh?”

“…Tsk.”

Alexander avoided Larisa’s gaze.

The dining room was beautifully set up, not betraying any signs of being hastily prepared. Larisa was about to open her mouth when she quickly smiled demurely at the duke and duchess.

“Thank you for the invitation, Your Grace.”

As the hostess of the dinner, Larisa didn’t forget to greet the duchess first. The duchess was increasingly pleased
“Yes, Duchess. Thank you for preparing this wonderful dinner.”

Larisa greeted politely. The duchess, while sitting next to Alexander, nudged him with her elbow, giving him a meaningful look. In response, as if Alexander just remembered, he asked Larisa.

“Oh, by any chance, do you like oysters?”

“Huh?”

“Today’s appetizer is oysters.”

“I like them.”

Larisa had always dined at a lavishly set table, but she knew from Siod that a typical dinner proceeded in a course format.

Moreover, discussions about food were a good way to avoid awkward silence with guests. Larisa supported Alexander in this topic.

“So, do you know what the main course is today?”

“It’s foie gras. Is that okay?”

“Sure.”

Larisa replied with a bright smile. Then, taking advantage of the duchess being engaged in conversation with Siod, she whispered to Alexander.

“To be honest, I don’t like it. Can you secretly eat mine for me?”

“…What?”

Alexander asked, momentarily thinking he misheard. In response, Larisa urgently grabbed Alexander’s arm and whispered.

“I want to make a good impression on your parents, and I can’t afford to be picky.”

Alexander was in a dilemma. He had never received such a request before in his life.