Over the past few months, countless rumors and exciting news had been circulating throughout the kingdom.
However, among them, two pieces of news had garnered the most attention—both within the kingdom and beyond.
The first was the announcement that the old king of Lionheart was stepping down. This was a matter of great significance to the entire kingdom, so it was understandable that it had spread far and wide. And unlike mere rumors, this was a confirmed truth.
The second was the Duke of Evermoon's competition, where one of the grand prizes included the hand of his daughter in marriage. Several factors contributed to its widespread popularity, but the most commonly accepted reason was the value of the prize itself.
None of this had anything to do with Michael, even though he was somewhat aware of both matters. In fact, he had used the duke's competition as an excuse for Mage Lian, which was partly why he ended up accompanying him to the capital.
