Treasures To Be Taken Or Death To be had [II]

They emerged from the garden together and crossed the walkway back to the central plaza. Chang Chang's mouth dropped open when she saw the size of the crowd that had gathered. The cavern was completely full, the crowd spilling over onto the surrounding bridges over the river. They packed into any open space, waiting to get a glimpse of Ongara and Arngam.

And the king, Ju Feng realized. King Laggarma stood on the raised dais with the weapons master, Druya, Abron, Orban, and a group of dwarves that Ju Feng didn't recognize. They must have been Arngam's family.

"This is more than just a wedding." 

Chang Chang said, echoing Ju Feng's thoughts. 

"The city gathers to hear the king speak on the night before the battle."

"What will he say?" 

Ju Feng wondered.

"Whatever it is, we won't hear it. We won't get near the center of the cavern."