Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

The banquet began in the late afternoon, with Liam personally escorting the Starhaven delegation to the palace again.

As they had suspected, the coronation ceremony had already been held. This evening's gathering was mainly focused on the border negotiations. Upon entering, Carissa and Violet noticed that there were no other foreign emissaries present-only royals, nobles, and officials from various departments.

While they showed no hostility toward the Starhaven delegation, they weren't particularly welcoming either. Since a translator was needed for communication, conversations remained minimal, limited to simple greetings.

Just as they were settling in, Lisandra turned to the Starhaven delegation and remarked, "Today, we have guests from Nerathia joining us as well. They should be arriving shortly. I believe you will find that you have much in common."

Davis' eyes brightened immediately. "Guests from Nerathia? Who might they be?"

His excitement was understandable.

The weapons that Isaac had brought to Starhaven-Adrian's six-barreled matchlock and cannon carriage-were all based on designs from Nerathia. Davis had also heard that Adrian himself had traveled to Nerathia to study their techniques. As the Defense Minister for Starhaven, he was keen to learn as much as he could from them.

Nerathia had long been a model for Starhaven, not only for their advanced weaponry but also their methods of governance, which were far more progressive. Of course, their systems couldn't be entirely replicated, given the differences between the two kingdoms, but any opportunity for deeper discussion was one Davis would cherish.

Seeing the enthusiasm on their faces, Lisandra chuckled and replied, "You will know soon enough."

The banquet itself was likely to be long and tedious, but the prospect of meeting Nerathian guests had raised everyone's spirits.

Just as anticipation filled the air, a voice rang out across the hall: "Prince Faelan Aldridge, the Halcyon Monarch, and his princess consort, Lady Elysia Hart, have arrived."

mouth in shock. He couldn't find the words to speak, though his eyes sparkled

Monarch from Adrian, who spoke highly of him. To think she would meet him in person today was a delightful surprise. She couldn't

heard of the prince but had

procession of people entered, filling

place, utterly stunned. Wasn't that the man they had encountered at Victory Pass? The one who had casually joined them

faces, especially the men with fierce expressions, whose appearances jolted fading recollections. Today, however,

Nerathia, but his status there was unrivaled, and his reputation was well-known in other kingdoms as well. This made him a figure of great

held Elysia's hand and stepped forward, a broad smile on his face.

formalities. Please take your seat, Your Highness, Your Grace," Lisandra

nodded, then turned his

smiling. "It seems we've crossed

identities had already been discovered long ago. The meal they had shared

a bit surprised.

we passed through Victory

Spencer

see," Lisandra responded with a smile. "It seems fate brought

meal with someone is no small thing. It must

prince spoke briefly with