After dinner, Iris went to check on Dorothy in her room. She gently covered her grandmother with a blanket and then left the room.

"The Crown Prince and Lord Joshua can sleep in the room where I rested earlier. I'll be in Grandma Dorothy's room," Iris affirmed.

Adolphus nudged Joshua's arm with his elbow, and Joshua spoke up, "Iris, I have some urgent business in the village, so I must take my leave."

Iris looked puzzled and questioned his decision, "What could you possibly need to do in the village at this late hour?"

"I apologize for interrupting, but Lord Joshua, it's not advisable to go to the village at...