**King Zircon's POV:**
I feared this day would come. The time has arrived for Princess Gema to become a woman.
Tonight marks her 16th birthday celebration, and everyone is invited, just as my daughter wishes it to be...
Yet, I still have my doubts about opening the castle gates wide. I worry that certain people, like King Agamemnon, might ruin this special occasion for her.
This is a challenging decision: should I prioritize my daughter's freedom or the safety of this kingdom?
**Mycenae:** Your Majesty, it's time to welcome the guests arriving for the Princess's celebration.
I can only hope King Agamemnon arrives late or, better yet, doesn’t come at all.
I tried my best to keep my daughter's birthday a secret, but Gema ignored my request. While the whole kingdom knows her special day, I wish it had remained a private matter.
I know King Agamemnon will be furious if he discovers I kept this celebration from him, but all I want is to make Gema happy on her special day. Just this once, please...
**Mycenae:** Your Majesty?
**King Zircon:** Huh?
**Mycenae:** It is time for us to proceed, Your Majesty.
**King Zircon:** Then let us go...
I arrived at my daughter's birthday celebration and took my seat on the throne. Next to me sat Gema, her face beaming with happiness.
I encouraged her to enjoy her own occasion. As I watched her dance and switch partners, a smile lit up her face. Meanwhile, I sat there, trying not to worry about the possibility that this might be the last day my daughter, Gema, would smile like that.
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**King Agamemnon's POV:**
**King Agamemnon:** How dare he! Zircon never mentioned to me that today is Princess Jewel's birthday.
Or perhaps he intended to keep it from me—his selfishness is infuriating.
Well, I’ll let him enjoy his last day as King of Dardannia. After I’m done with his daughter, I’ll bring the kingdom of Dardannia down along with Troy.
I arrived at Princess Jewel's birthday celebration. The gates of Dardannia welcomed any outsider, while the castle gates stood open for those who wished to participate.
Everything seems to be in order, just as I wanted, in line with what Zircon and I had discussed...
I entered the ballroom for the princess and spotted Zircon sitting on his throne, with Jewel dancing gracefully, entertaining her guests.
**King Agamemnon:** My, my, starting the party without me?
I approached Zircon, who greeted me with apparent joy. I suppose my suspicions about his selfishness regarding his daughter were unfounded.
Still, I am displeased that the celebration began without me. I questioned him.
**King Agamemnon:** King Zircon! Why didn’t you mention that today is the Princess's special day?
**King Zircon:** The rumors spread so quickly; I thought you already knew.
**King Agamemnon:** I am eager to see Princess Jewel beside me at our ceremony of marriage once her celebration of womanhood concludes.
**King Zircon:** But... my daughter doesn't know about that yet?
**King Agamemnon:** Know about what?
