As time passed, deep within the castle, where secrets lurked in the darkest corners, an imperial knight found himself in a rather unconventional situation.
The knight had sought solace in the dimly lit library, sitting on the ground, a weary and drowsy look upon his face.
With the echo of footsteps approaching, the knight stirred from his half-slumber, his eyes opening in a drowsy gaze. The sight that met him was none other than Prince Richard, standing before him. Swiftly, he rose to his feet and offered a respectful curtsy, his voice conveying a sense of deference, "Your royal highness."
However, Prince Richard, ever the unconventional royal, offered a casual response. His gaze shifted away from the knight as he remarked, "You should open your eyes."
The knight, taken aback by the prince's comment, stammered in acknowledgment, "Yes… yes." His eyes blinked and focused, and he watched Prince Richard as the prince departed from the library.
