'The celebration is in three days!'
Brunhilde's excitement burst once more, rippling through Joanna's thoughts like a bell that refused to quiet down.
'Mhm. Which gives us time to prepare appropriately rather than rushing in and potentially scaring them off, you know.' Joanna turned toward Arthur with a gentle smile.
"If I may ask, Your Majesty, why did you specifically seek to invite this group?"
Arthur leaned back against the table. His arms folded, his posture shifting as he weighed his answer with care.
"They're either allies we desperately need or threats we cannot afford to ignore. They're someone capable of clearing multiple abnormal monsters at that efficiency while traveling with companions of such varied power..."
He met her stare without hesitation.
"That is not a coincidence. That is coordination born from trust and capability. In times like these, such people either help save the world or reshape it according to their own vision."
