A few minutes passed with everyone eating in silence, but said silence was soon broken by those on the church's side.
"Since this year's representatives are all present," Archbishop Matthias suddenly spoke.
His gentle voice immediately drew everyone's attention and the archbishop smiled pleasantly as attention was pulled towards him.
"Wouldn't it be appropriate for the young talents to introduce themselves?"
The room went silent again and some of the grand dukes exchanged glances, understanding exactly what he was aiming for.
The old fox.
What sounded like an innocent suggestion was anything but.
This was the first opportunity for every faction to evaluate the competition and Matthias had just forced everyone into it.
King Magnus merely smiled before agreeing, "a fine idea."
The moment the King approved it, refusal was no longer an option.
The Archbishop's smile widened slightly.
