human
Subaru:  The lizard that Emilia had dubbed a land dragon was indeed as large as a horse, but thinner and lighter. It looked like it’d beat a horse in a footrace. As the two approached.
gpt
Man:  “My, my. Please look out below.” The man stood up from the dragon carriage’s box seat and announced.
human
Subaru:  Subaru’s breath caught a bit when he noticed he’d barely made a sound upon landing. The box seat was around Subaru’s eye level—not a height to casually leap from.
gpt
Old Man:  “Welcome back. Please excuse me for currently occupying the front of your gate.” The old man bowed and spoke with eloquence befitting an aged gentleman, politely stroking back his solid white hair before donning an immaculately tailored black suit.
human
Subaru:  Thinking this, Subaru shifted his gaze back to the dragon carriage.
gpt
Old Man:  “The envoy is already inside the manor and possibly engaged with Marquis Mathers.” The aging gentleman seemed to read their minds and answered their question preemptively.
human
Emilia:  “Envoy…? Could this be…?” Emilia, standing beside him, stepped forward and faced the old man.
gpt
Old Man:  “As you have no doubt surmised, Lady Emilia, this concerns the royal selection.”
human
Subaru:  The way Emilia’s expression tensed had Subaru furrowing his eyebrows, suspicious about this turn of events.
gpt
Old Man:  “I believe the envoy has an official message for you. Please return to the mansion to receive it in person.”
human
Emilia:  “…Am I being summoned?”
gpt
Old Man:  “Please ask the messenger personally.” The old man’s discreet reply caused Emilia’s face to harden as she lowered her head.
human
Emilia:  “—Let’s go.” She began walking without even looking back at Subaru.
gpt
Subaru:  He broke into a short jog to catch up. At the last moment, he glanced back, and saw that the driver was still bowing low, silently watching them go.