A Proposal

They were taken directly toward the Grand Hall of the palace. Arthur could hear the noise inside before he went in, and he knew that the nobles of the kingdom were gathered here.

This gathering was also the reason that they stayed that long in Contracts City. It was to give enough time for preparations to be made. After all, this was the beginning of a new page in Freda.

"Nervous?" Gala adjusted his collar under Dia's irritated eyes. Arthur was taller than her, so she had to raise her hands to adjust his clothes.

"Maybe I should be, but I'm not." Arthur smiled, and Gala nodded with a smile.

The Knight of Courage returned after leaving them for a bit and nodded their way. Gruen stood by his side, wearing the robes of a craftsman.

The four walked into the Grand Hall together, following the Knight of Courage. The light coming from the windows and washed the hall, making the people inside look holy.