During their silence, hurried footsteps came from the guesthall outside as Schevelskina walked in.
"Royal Maids, stand at attention!"
As soon as she shouted those words, shadows flitted through the crowd and materialized around her.
The eleven other royal maids stared at her, ready for her next words.
"Be ready for the Royal Edict!"
"Yes!" They responded in unison.
"What's going on?" Misho asked, pulling Pear back to the table.
"What's happening, Misho?" Maia asked.
"I don't know…"
A foreboding feeling formed in his heart, warning him.
Soon after, the Crown Prince walked in, his steps heavy and filled with unquestionable authority.
He walked to the podium, followed by Schevelskina and the other royal maids.
The Crown Prince stood at the center of the podium with the Twelve Royal Maids standing behind him.
"Dear Guests! I have acquired a Royal Edict from the King himself!"
