Arin and Ragna were stunned.
They had not expected to meet one of the three candidates for the throne so soon at this event.
Without hesitation, they bowed to Princess Selene as a sign of respect.
Ragna leaned toward Arin and whispered, "She is really pretty, isn't she?"
Arin, seemingly mesmerized, replied, "The prettiest I have ever seen!"
Ragna rolled her eyes, shooting Arin a stern look. Selene noticed their interaction and found their chemistry amusing.
"So," Selene began, "given your sponsorship by Lord Aedric Dovanseer, a valued member and benefactor of the Golden Accord, your noteworthy performance reflects favorably upon myself and our allied interests.
It is my expectation that your future endeavors will continue to align with our objectives."
she spoke with a pleasant smile, in her calm and composed voice.
Arin, maintaining his relaxed tone, replied, "Forgive my lack of manners, Princess, but we are just warriors—we don't have the tongue or the mind for politics.
