It was the day of Hera's memorial and everyone was busy in the castle preparing the food and decoration of the great hall. Many noble and affluent families in Zemaria had already sent numerous flowers in advance.
Outside the castle, the streets were filled with flowers and candles, offered by the people in loving memory of their beloved second princess. Her passing had been announced the previous night, casting a shadow of grief over the entire kingdom.
Chris didn't join the royal family and Elsa at dinner last night and headed southeast earlier than planned. They had received word that more packs were making their way to Zemaria upon learning of the return of their Prince, who was currently residing in the human empire.
