The ambience grew darker as night approached, and the once-bustling mansion turned quieter as time passed.
In the courtyard of the knights' quarters, Damon, Eli and Luke gathered, engaging themselves in light conversations and enjoying drinks.
Eric, Garin, and Noah were noticeably absent. While the second-in-command knight took the initiative to check on Anna, the third-in-command knight retired to bed early.
As for Noah, the recluse knight, he returned from the plaza but deliberately isolated himself from the company of others. His decision to abstain from joining them for dinner was influenced by the altercation he had with Eric in the garden earlier that afternoon.
As their discussions waned, the knights noticed the figure of Callis passing by the cloister. The Mederian Princess appeared hesitant at first but upon spotting the knights, she approached them with a warm smile.
