Cedric finished off the ghoul at a remarkable speed. It was expected after all he could get rid of a wanderer effortlessly. No one was stunned and they were amazed at the first prince's strength.
They said only the crown prince could measure up to him as Lucian had achieved great feet yesterday. Whispers went wrong at how powerful the Von Drakkar family was but not everyone was pleasantly surprised. Horror was written on some faces as they saw the reminder of how strong Cedric was.
They did not dare cheer him, they were allies of the queen and Lucian and recognized him as the obstacle he was. Cedric's tales were not rumours.
These were all within Cedric's expectations but he wasn't expecting Abrielle to have the same look as them. Dread was on her face, she could not mask the look on her face.
The officiator approached the prince, handing over a rose to him. He accepted it, the prickling sensation of the rose snapping him from his daze.
