Julian stood frozen for a moment, his mind racing. The royal decree had come out of nowhere, and now, thoughts swirled in his head. Am I about to meet my grandfather, the King? he wondered, a mix of shock and curiosity running through him.
He had heard so much about the king's power, his commanding presence, and his authority over the kingdom, but meeting him face to face? That was something entirely different.
As the murmurs around him grew, Julian kept his expression steady, though inside, the weight of what was to come pressed on him.
Julia, with a proud smile on her face, said, "I guess His Majesty finally noticed your talent, Julian."
Her voice held a mix of admiration and excitement, as if the royal decree was a validation of everything she already believed about him. Isabel, standing beside her, nodded in agreement, though there was a hint of worry in her eyes.
