Finish and Award

One week later, in a garden at Duke Arganus' castle, Angelica and Johan sat together, enjoying sweet, sugary treats with a servant nearby, ready to attend to their needs.

That day, the two were discussing the diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Althoria and the Elven Kingdom. Johan listened intently as Angelica recounted the long history of human and elf relations.

"There isn't much to tell," Angelica began, her voice gentle yet earnest. "Essentially, elves were the most sought-after slaves in the market for the upper class. Imagine, around a hundred years ago, how they were hunted like wild game by slave traders."