The banquets of the royal family of the Emerald Kingdom were a resounding success. Innumerable business deals and collaborations and even personal connections among people of different kingdoms were established.
Soon enough, the day of departure for most guests arrived, with the next destination being the Sapphire Kingdom.
"Papa, should we stay back to help you?" Jules asked worriedly, looking at his overworked father's tired face.
"Yes, Papa, Jules can stay behind and help you – I'll go ahead with Mother to the Sapphire Kingdom, that will be enough to take care of the things there," Bella said. "In any case, the real work will begin only after you all arrive, so it's perfectly fine for Jules to stay back here for some time."
King Jaren shook his head tiredly. "Thank you, my dear children, but I don't want you two to be separated at all at this stage. Both of you go ahead to the Sapphire Kingdom now – Queen Carolina needs you there more than me."
