Alfred took a deep, steadying breath, his focus shifting to the immediate situation at hand. Protecting Adela was his priority. As the tense silence lingered in the room, he knew he had to navigate this conversation with caution.
"Your majesty," Alfred began, his voice steady as he addressed Draven, "the new mages and knights have shown exceptional training. We can take pride in the fact that this time, our young ones have achieved what we once aimed for." He chose his words carefully, steering the conversation away from Adela and towards the collective achievements of the team.
Draven's eyebrow lifted slightly, his interest piqued by Alfred's statement. "Indeed," he mused, his tone contemplative.
