"Mrs. Florence, what exactly is the Royal 8 Challenge?"
"Oh, it's an event that hasn't happened in 100 years. From what I've heard, there's eight trials, each testing different aspects of the ideology of a Royal Blade. Strength, intelligence, magical prowess, loyalty and all the qualities needed to protect the princess."
"It's not just a game. The Royal Blade is sworn to protect the princess with their life. It's a lifelong commitment."
Diana's voice held a quiet but firm conviction as she spoke. And it made sense why the king would take such measures to protect his daughter, Francine.
I remembered hearing about a character who fulfilled this duty throughout the entirety of the novel, his name was Marcus Renfield.
He had been by her side since they were young, but with that came pressure from Franz Evera, who looked down on Marcus for being seen as his replacement for protecting the princess.
