The long-awaited tribal hunt that Egil had called for before the marriage ceremony finally commenced, though it was quickly overshadowed by unforeseen complications. Egil, Alpheo, and Jarza had envisioned a traditional hunt, as they used to do when they went in search of meat in forest during their long march south after they regained their freedom. However, their plans met an immovable obstacle: Jasmine.
Determined to ensure Alpheo's safety, Jasmine had ordered the eighty knights assigned to guard the prince to remain at his side at all times. Their steadfast presence, though well-intentioned, turned the hunt into an exercise in futility. The sheer number of knights, clad in their heavy armor and thundering hooves, made it impossible to approach any game quietly. Animals that might have been viable prey scattered long before the party could get within striking distance.
