human
Felt:  Felt’s influence had grown so great that the local lords, who had been sitting on the fence, could no longer ignore her. As her small footsteps had made a tangible mark upon history, no one in the kingdom could make light of her claim to the throne any longer.
gpt
Otto:  “That is how things currently look. At the very least, no candidates have fallen out of the running over this past year. Ahhh, it is just…”
human
Emilia:  "What is it?”
gpt
Otto:  “The only place where things have deteriorated is the Duchy of Karsten.” Otto’s voice dropped a notch as he elaborated.
human
Emilia:  Emilia harden her cheeks.
gpt
Otto:  “Duchess Crusch Karsten was considered the favorite, but rumors say she has lost her way over the last year, as if she has become a different person somehow. Previously, she was relentlessly active in public and private, and with the support of His Lordship the prior duke, it was considered a matter of course for everyone to acknowledge her. However…”
human
Otto:  “Apparently, His Lordship the former duke has been brought out of retirement and rushed back into service. After successfully hunting down the White Whale, it initially seemed like the royal selection had practically been decided…but no one can ever know when calamity may strike. Lady Emilia, please take proper heed of this.”
gpt
Emilia:  “—I guess that’s true.” Emilia lower her gaze, her violet eyes filled with melancholy.
human
Otto:  “Please do not dwell on it too much. This is only the beginning of such tales.”
gpt
Emilia:  “Mm, thank you. I understand you’re being considerate, Otto.”
human
Otto:  “That is good to know, at least—also it would be remiss of me to not note that the complete lack of any decline in influence whatsoever since the very start of the royal selection should establish just how terrifying the Anastasia camp is.”
gpt
Otto:  “Lady Anastasia has the backing of that big Hoshin Company. Apparently, the company began in Kararagi, but it’s expanding into the kingdom.”
human
Otto:  “Yes.