The Crown Prince's Intent

A body adorned with silver and gold, bearing the Imperial crest.

Unlike the knight who had come last time, there were no owl feathers on their helmets, and they numbered 300 in all, soldiers included.

It meant they had come bearing more power than mere couriers.

“I pay my respects to the Great Flame's Consort! I am Gogen, Swift Knight of the Imperial Knights, at your service.”

“What brings you here?”

Ferda openly expressed his displeasure.

“I have come to announce a message from His Highness the Crown Prince. Might we borrow the platform?”

“The festival is in full swing, so if it is bad news, I'd rather hear it later.”

It would indeed be strange to throw out bad news out of nowhere after responding so late.

Ferda stopped playing the game of wills and lent him the platform...