"What do you mean, Valac?"
The Dwarf Prince glanced at Kaelen, who was just as surprised as him then at Valac.
"Let's take this inside the castle. I don't want a mess of the image of the Elven Royal Family for the sake of Princess Crystal."
The Elf King exchanged a quick, confused glance with Valac before nodding.
"Yes… I believe that's wise," he said, his voice holding an edge of tension as he gestured for everyone to move inside.
The grand, intricately carved doors to the castle swung open, revealing the sprawling corridors within. Servants and guards bowed as the unusual party entered, with the Elf King and Queen leading, Valac walking confidently beside the Dwarf Prince, Dwarf King and Queen Lysine, Kaelen trailing behind with a visible scowl.
As they crossed the threshold, Kaelen couldn't contain his frustration any longer and scoffed.
