Chapter 416 [Event] [Semester-Exam At Vanadias] [4] Meeting The Teraquin's Royals

Chapter 416 [Event] [Semester-Exam At Vanadias] [4] Meeting The Teraquin's Royals

"I welcome all of you to my kingdom."

Harvey and James stepped forward with a graceful precision, placing their hands over their chests and bowing their heads respectfully. "Your Majesty."

I noticed that all the students around me followed suit, mimicking the gesture with varying degrees of elegance. Even Rodolf, who usually seemed to disregard rules, bowed his head—no doubt his upbringing as a prince was kicking in.

Suddenly, I heard a sharp whisper, almost a hiss, from a few classmates away. "Amael!"

It was Victor. He was signaling for me to bow my head and perform the customary greeting. But I feigned ignorance, keeping my gaze firmly fixed on the Queen. This was the woman who had turned her back on my mother when she needed help the most, even voting against her help. I couldn't bring myself to show her any respect.

Around me, my classmates exchanged anxious glances, their faces pale as they silently pleaded with me to bow. Their eyes practically screamed at me to lower my head and avoid any unnecessary trouble, but I remained straight.

Queen Tanya's gaze swept across the hall, taking in the sight of all the bowed heads. Inevitably, her eyes landed on me—the one person who dared to stand upright, unbowed. Her greenish-yellow eyes briefly flashed a golden hue, reminiscent of Alvara's, before she spoke again.

"Raise your heads," she said.

There was a collective sigh of relief as everyone straightened up.

Harvey offered a warm smile as he spoke. "Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty. It is truly fitting for royalty. We deeply appreciate the efforts made to ensure our comfort."

"I am delighted to hear that," Tanya replied, her voice carrying a note of pride. "Vanadias is the most beautiful city in Sancta Vedelia. I hope that during your short stay here, you will come to understand why."

Her words were undeniably arrogant, especially in front of figures like Harvey Indi Zestella and James Raven, who represented other powerful nations. Yet, I had to admit, there was truth in her claim. Of all the capitals I had seen, Vanadias was indeed the most breathtaking.

"We are very much looking forward to it," Professor Raven responded with a respectful nod.

"As you should be," Tanya replied, casting a glance at Toran, who immediately turned and exited through the same door she had entered.

While we waited for Toran's return, Tanya engaged Harvey and James in a discussion about recent events in the kingdom and the current state of security. The conversation was cordial. It was clearly not the first time those three met and spoke to each other. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

After a few minutes, Toran returned, and Tanya quickly addressed us.

"I would like to introduce you to the royalty of my Kingdom. Some of them may already be familiar to you."

As she spoke, several figures entered the hall, their footsteps echoing off the alabaster floor. They were dressed in elegant royal attire.

Among them, I recognized familiar faces—Kendel, Sephira, and Allen. But they weren't the only ones. There were new faces as well.

"And Glamir, Neia, Allen, and Sephira will accompany you as well," Tanya added, standing up and casting a glance at Harvey. "Lord Zestella, we need to discuss matters."

Harvey met her gaze with equal seriousness, nodding as he followed the Queen, leaving Professor Raven to oversee the rest of us.

As soon as Tanya departed, Neia Teraquin approached Lykhor. "Lord Lykhor, what a pleasant surprise," she giggled, her eyes gleaming as she started a conversation with him.

Lykhor returned her smile, though his eyes scanned the room. "Do you know where Alvara is?" He asked.

Neia's smile faltered for a brief moment before she regained her composure. "My elder sister isn't feeling well and is resting."

"A shame," Lykhor replied, his voice tinged with disappointment.

"Do not worry about Elder Sister," Neia said, moving closer to Lykhor, her voice dropping to a more intimate tone. "Let's talk—it's been a while, after all."

Meanwhile, Sephira hesitated on the sidelines until Sirius Raven, with his characteristic confidence, called her over. It was a bold move, but as a prince of the Raven family, Sirius was untouchable. No one would dare to speak against him from the Teraquin's side.

As the group mingled, Glamir approached Amelia with a dazzling smile. "May I know your name, Miss?" He asked, his voice smooth as silk.

Before Amelia could answer, John stepped forward annoyed.

"Amelia," he said before narrowing his eyes. "Amelia Tarmias."

"Huh?!" I couldn't help but cough, caught off guard by John's unexpected boldness, much like everyone else around us.

Amelia's face turned a deep shade of crimson, her lips quivering as she looked at John. She seemed ready to sink into the ground from sheer embarrassment.

Damn, John—you've sure grown up. I could never muster the courage to say something so straightforward and embarrassing at the same time.

[<Oh my, John seems more manly than you, Amael.>]

Please, I don't need to die of embarrassment right now.

Yet, despite the awkwardness, John's words had the desired effect. Glamir's confident demeanor cracked for a split second, his cheeks twitching before he quickly moved on to find another target for his attention.

Lastly, there was Allen, quietly trailing behind everyone else, not engaging in any conversation. When he noticed me watching him, his face drained of color, and he immediately averted his gaze, making sure to keep as much distance from me as possible.

Figures.