Behind Prince Nicholas stood an elderly knight with white beard and white hair, dressed in a half suit of armor, his armor clinking crisply with every movement. The knight appeared to be about eighty years old, but he remained vigorous. Despite the many wrinkles on his face, it was still ruddy and lustrous. Although his hair and beard were white, they were thick and neat. Despite his old age, he moved agilely. At Nicholas's cue, he promptly rose to his feet, his back straight as a rod. His footsteps were stable and agile, showing no signs of frailty.