"Azalea, please distract Duke Archer. He seems suspicious of my presence here!"
I hurriedly commanded Azalea through my magical telepathy.
Azalea, though unable to see me, nodded, understanding my intent.
"Duke Archer... your sudden appearance surprised us both..."
Azalea said while hurriedly approached Duke Archer, who was walking toward me.
She held his right arm and forced a half-hearted smile, trying to catch his attention.
Although Duke Archer stopped in his tracks, his gaze remained fixed on me.
"...I thought you'd gone somewhere, Azalea," Duke Archer said coldly, not looking at her.
