Grand Palace of the Walders, north tower.
A solid-looking man, with his arms crossed behind his back, admired the view from the window and calmly explained the situation: «Whoever this Juno is, it is impossible to buy her for a reasonable price. I'm afraid, my boy, you will be left without the girl you like.»
A handsome young man standing nearby fell to his knees: «Father, I beg you! Please, fulfill only one request of your son! Less than a month left until Juno's wedding! I want to get this impudent Rosarrian to be my concubine, am I asking too much?!»
Walder turned around and patted the youngster's hair with a smile: «I was just joking, XiaoXiao. The Rosarrians are unaware that the Walders always get what they want!»
«W-will you get her for me?!» – XiaoXiao rejoiced. – «But how?»