Stepping toward the staircase that led to the balconies, I glanced over my shoulder to see Princess Kara still searching for Lou, even though he hadn't arrived.
The champions stepped into the room moments later, wearing their finest clothes with their swords at their sides, just like how I had my dagger on my thigh. They stepped together to bow to the imperial family and the other foreign rulers who were seated on either side of King Flames.
Emperor Alexander watched me use the diversion to get on a high floor, where I could look out for trouble if needed. Also because I was suffocated by the number of people who have tried to ask me questions about the article Ms. Barber was working on.
Tipping my head to the old ruler, I looked at the champions and noticed Lou, dressed in navy blue traditional robes and a silver circlet that had chunks of turquoise glittering in the bright massive room.
