“So, things were too peaceful for you, I take it.” Aled started as soon as he and Braydon were alone in his study. Study was a bit of a misnomer as it looked less like a study and far more like an entire library to Braydon. An entire library for the King’s personal use. “Well, I would rather prefer Fiveria …

“Well that was a somewhat eventful first day.” Braydon and Nela just took one look at Gerald as he said that and decided to not give him a response.  It was already late morning and only now had they even called for Gerald to return to his duties after giving him the rest of the day before off. They had …

“I am honestly quite surprised you are even here, Earl Fiton.” Duke Burn took the conversation in a different direction, not very interested in Braydon showing off about the gifts he had given his daughter. “What makes you say that? I doubt there are many events more important than the marriage of the King.” Braydon had to raise an eyebrow. …

“So, even you have a prodigal side.” Cinar Started poking at Braydon almost as soon as was appropriate in a public setting. Almost. “No punches being held, I see the King has been complaining to you more than normal?” He had an idea about the subject of any such complaints. “Haaah, and all it took to appease him was a …

Braydon did not find himself unaccompanied for long. Whilst he had returned to his seat and Marquess Downs was preoccupied that meant that other lords saw the opportunity to talk to him. And since he had been to give his gift to the royal couple there were more than a few reasons to do so. “If you ever need my …

“So have you been putting your time to good use in Shuluk?” Aled asked. “My men are currently facing down a siege at one of the castles I have taken, other than that I am uncontested.” Braydon was not at all surprised that the King had been keeping tabs on his actions. And given that his messenger met Braydon at …

“I thank all of you for coming with haste to my wedding. I know it might have been later than originally planned but the important part is that it has happened, and in light of that this banquet will last for a week. Enjoy yourselves!” King Aled’s speech was short, but held some important information. That the ‘party’ after the …

“Good day, Earl Fiton.” As soon as Braydon sat down he was greeted by an Earl he had never met nor recognised. Whilst he might have been ignorant before, having spent over a year as a noble in his own right, he had made sure to learn. Or at least Nela had made sure he had. And yet he still …

“So who will be presiding over the wedding?” Braydon asked, hoping Ethan would know more than him. “The Bishop I presume.” Boshil was the seat of a bishop so it would make sense. “Is he even in the Kingdom? I have never heard of him presiding over a service any of the times I have been here.” That was why …

“These are the pieces that you have requested, My Lord. Whilst the time spent crafting them has been relatively short, I can guarantee that they are of the highest quality and made of the best available gems.” He did not need to assure Braydon of that, he could see how good the necklace and tiara were for himself.  They were …