Max: The Rise Of House Chron

T THE BETROT

the Sovereign's hold. He nodded, greeting some of the officials who were stand

foot door. On each side of the door stood a soldier, dres

ock on the door. "M

g no response, he knocked aga

went ahead to push open the door and walk in

asked the soldiers who stood guard by her

she hasn't left her chambers, my

led. The soldiers skedaddled. He also turned and walked away, wonderin

he Sovereign and the Empress. Lord Keefe and the guard a

Sove

be here so we can make our entrance into th

have soldiers searching all the possible places he co

any reason my daughter isn't here for her Betrotha

llway. The Empress placed her right hand on his left shoul

ered while he w

id, then continued to the ba

is Sovereign was out of s

aid under his breath, sighing exaspe

t hall through the front entryway, beside the majestically

he admiration of anyone who saw it. It was a testame

e chattering of the guests ceased as trumpets were

l bowed as th

their thrones respectively, with hi

the absence of the Princess was o

ose to the thrones and

nodded in ac

e Griffen, Lord Maryl of House Armagen, and lastly, Lord Julius

es were mentioned. Then they bowed in unis

htly in acknowledgement.

of the Sovereignty. Thank you for honor

going to be secured for another generation, by the union of Lady Raika, the Princess

trothed to the Crown Prince, Lord

lked up to where his father stood, two maids walking behind her.

Lord Julius introduced. Percy went ahead to bow re

pping fine young man, Perc

cking up a mild smile. Indeed, he was a

here is Lady Raika?" Lord Julius inquire

t hall swung open, drawing the attention of everyone. Right befor

ion. Lady Raika gracefully walked in, adorned with a navy blue and

ld. All the guests looked i

received her, helping her

nces," His Sovereign said, chuckling.

nks and all sorts of delicacies. There was a band playing music in

reeks," His Sovereign leaned to

aika replied. His Sovereign

tell I was there, so I did a

going there, but you ke

ve the people when I don't

with their affairs. Well, not directly anyway. That's why we appoint Gover

s instructions fell on deaf ears

His Sovereign and his fam

ored if Lady Raika gave me

rcy took her by the hand and led her to the center of the banqu

t eye. She furrowed her brow and looked around, noticing that

when she realiz