Sullied Reputation III

Daphne's face paled as she registered Francessa's words. She had a point. Daphne had never considered the situation from that angle before. 

She had only thought about how lovely her float would look, and what a fitting tribute it would be for her own growth. She failed to consider the actual point of the festival― to celebrate Vramid's own unique beauty in the glory of spring.

Instead, she had indirectly given Raxuvia the spotlight by using Prince Nathaniel's prized flowers! No wonder her citizens were less than pleased with her actions. They were now blatantly shooting her hostile looks.

Then, a person in the crowd yelled out loud above the rest. "The queen ruined our parade!"