5. A PACT FOR TOMORROW

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Amidst the tension, a man rose from the crowd, his steps deliberate as he approached the throne. With a deep bow, he addressed the king, "Your Majesty, I offer my humble greetings. Forgive my boldness, but I must inquire about a sensitive matter. Rumours have circulated that a member of Narnia's royal family visited Erelle's palace yesterday, ending years of diplomatic silence. Should we consider this development a cause for concern?"

"No concern whatsoever," the queen declared, her words catching Taehyung off guard. "Narnia extended a personal proposal to us, and we've decided to explore the opportunity. After all, years of silence have yielded nothing but stagnation." Taehyung's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with suspicion. Why was she lying? He knew it was she who had initiated the proposal, not his father. He doubted his father's cunning in forging such a deal.

The king's gaze shifted to Jeon Nari, a look of surprise flickering across his face as he issued a nervous chuckle. "Ah, yes... we were planning to announce it soon. A matrimony has been arranged between the Prince of Narnia and our own Crown Prince." The court erupted into a cacophony of excited chatter, smiles spreading across the faces of the assembled nobles. Taehyung's bewilderment deepened - didn't these people fear him?

The room filled with murmurs and whispers as the news spread, until a unified buzz of excitement swept the crowd. "We are all delighted to hear this, Crown Prince," the man exclaimed, his voice echoing through the hall. The assembly bowed down in unison, their faces alight with joy.

Jungkook rose from his seat, with a gracious bow, he acknowledged the crowd's admiration. "Then you will be even more delighted to hear that my engagement to the Omega Prince of Narnia will take place next week, under the light of the full moon."

The crowd erupted into thunderous cheers and applause, their enthusiasm reverberating through the hall. Nobles and guards alike exchanged congratulatory smiles, while Taehyung's eyes widened in surprise, his mind reeling with the sudden announcement.

King Do-hyun's eyes remained fixed on his son, his expression frozen in stunned silence. Beside him, Queen Nari seethed, her anger palpable as she scanned the crowd with a displeased gaze.

Meanwhile, Taehyung reeled in shock, his mind struggling to grasp the sudden turn of events. "How could they announce this without my consent?" he thought, incredulity etched on his face. The king's surprised expression confirmed his suspicions: Jungkook had orchestrated this revelation without consulting his father.

As the assembly offered their fervent congratulations, Jungkook's confident gaze locked onto Taehyung's, their eyes meeting in a charged moment. The crown prince's chin lifted, his dark eyes flashing with triumph as they held the omega's sapphire gaze.

Taehyung's gaze lingered on Jungkook's retreating figure, but something was amiss. The spark that had once danced in those eyes was extinguished, replaced by two dull, lifeless orbs that seemed to bore into his very soul.

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