Realm's Secrets│ The Equilibrium࿐

Chapter VII • The Proposal

Elegant and lovely things are everywhere in the dining room. In every vase in every corner of the room, there are a variety of flowers blooming. Stunning and magnificent lighting illuminates the entire chamber. A stunning glass window in the room that resembles a sphere reflects the gorgeous, deep-blue night sky. In the form of a crystal, fifteen precious diamonds are suspended from its golden chandelier. Royals from different realms are pleased to have a glimpse of this gothic but elegant room. At the long, dark-brown table, everyone took a seat. One of the greatest delicacies in the Kingdom was set down on the tables of the royals as they sat down to eat. Everyone is awestruck and eager to try one of them.

Allura rushed to the kitchen and hugged the head chef, Hilda, while the royal guests were savoring their dinner. The head cook is Hilda, and her meals will leave you hankering for more. When Allura was younger, she also served as her babysitter. "Thank you so much for the wonderful dishes, ma", Allura said while hugging her. Chef Hilda hugged her back and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"Anything for you, dear. Have you eaten already?", her ma asked.

"Not yet; I wanted to wait for my father", Allura replied, making her ma smile at her softly. Hilda caressed her soft cheeks.

"You look just like your mother. She raised a fine and beautiful woman", Allura took her hand gently and smiled at her nanny. A tear fell from Hilda's eyes, and as she realized it, she wiped it away immediately.

"Oh, come on, I don't want to cry here. I only cry when I chop onions.", They both laughed at the same time. Hilda doesn't want to be too emotional in front of Allura.

"Sit down there, dear. Don't worry and just relax with them", Allura nodded at what her mother said and left the kitchen.

As she sat down at the table, a guy went up to her and greeted her.

"Good evening, Lady Allura", Allura turned around and was surprised to see one of her old companions from when she was little. He is Victor Bailey, Duke of Azrin.

"Victor? I'm surprised you made it!", Victor chuckled and smiled at Allura. He sat beside her.

"Well, it's quite a struggle to come here", he chuckled once again.

"Oh, I didn't see you at the banquet yesterday."

"I just got here; yesterday I had to handle some affairs in the kingdom, so that's why I did not join the banquet", Victor explained softly, and Allura understood it.

"How was it?", Allura asked out of curiosity.

"After this celebration, I have to visit the Kingdom of Reina for some negotiations", Victor said with a tiring voice.

"It seems like you've driven yourself to work. Would you like to go for a walk with Fiona and Ethan after this? It's been a long time since we last had a walk together as a group. So, are you in?", Allura asked with a smile.

"Of course I would love that", he smiled, and they both giggled.

Everyone went silent when King Eric entered the room. They all stood up and greeted the king.

"It seems like all of you are enjoying the meals we prepared. I'm glad.", The King smiled and sat on his Throne.

While other royals are seated at the long table, the four kingdoms' kings and queens are assigned to sit close to the monarch's throne. While eating, everyone engaged in conversation regarding state matters, contributions, and invitations. Instead of a celebration, it felt more like a business engagement. Allura calmly waited for everyone to finish their meals while remaining silent. Though she was tempted to join in, she chose to stay out of any ongoing discussions. Instead, after they broke the pact, she listens to their arguments about destroying the Bridge of Belvia, a bridge that connects the Kingdom of Azrin with the Dark Realms of the Werqons. The numerous instances of manipulation concern the Azrins, just like other Kingdoms. They desired to wage war on them.