Ivan walked beside Gwenyra and Laura, trailing behind Jostin as he led them toward the throne hall. The closer they got, the more they could hear raised voices echoing through the grand corridor.
The hall was already a blend of noise, dominated by the complaints of a rather short, young man.
"It's been four days! I cannot afford to stay here any longer! The Cathedral requires my presence!" He protested. The speaker was none other than Urvan, pacing before the throne.
"You're making too much noise, Urvan. I'm sure the Cathedral can survive without you for a few days," Mikhail replied, a hint of amusement in his voice as he shrugged his shoulders.
"They cannot, Lord Mikhail! That's precisely the problem!" Urvan shot back. He turned pleadingly toward Dimitri, hoping for some support. "Please, Lord Dimitri, I must return at once."
"Don't overestimate yourself."
