The next day, following the royal banquet, the guest mansion in Megaris bustled with activity as everyone packed for their impending departure from Othinia. Drayce was preoccupied with wrapping up official matters post-summit, deeply engrossed in discussions with his ministers. Meanwhile, Seren visited the Queen of Othinia, where she also encountered Princess Ayira.
Upon seeing Ayira, Seren felt a twinge of regret for her brother; the princess showed no interest in marrying him. Seren could only hope her brother would find someone else capable of capturing his heart again.
