With Jules and Raven both in a magic surge, the kitchen staff at the summer palace became unusually busy.
Jules's surge finally ended after a total of five weeks, much to the pride of King Jaren, who couldn't stop bragging about how powerful a mage his son was going to be. Raven's surge, too, looked like it would continue for a while, too. Both boys were still experiencing their magic surge when King Jaren had to return to the capital – with great reluctance.
"I'll make the announcements for acknowledging Jules as the Crown Prince and for Raven as Mana's betrothed right away," King Jaren said on the last evening of his visit. "By the time I bring you to the capital city, everyone will know you." He hugged the three children one by one and kissed them on their foreheads. "Take care, my children. In two months, I will come to pick you up and take you to the imperial palace."
"We'll look forward to it, Papa," Mana told him.
"You take care, too, Papa," Jules said.
