The king departed with his guards, leaving Noah with his closest friends who had chosen to remain rather than immediately returning to their duties.
Valeria settled more comfortably into her seat, clearly enjoying the opportunity to simply spend time with Noah without formal obligations.
Although she was familiar with the king, as he was the father of her closest friend. He was still the king, and his aura wasn't something you could brush away. Valeria still couldn't understand how Noah was able to talk to him like he was a close friend.
Kipp and Alissa moved closer as well, the cat siblings visibly more relaxed now that the serious negotiations had concluded.
Princess Elara's attitude didn't change after her father left.
The atmosphere shifted from strategic planning to genuine camaraderie—friends who had fought together, supported each other, and built trust through shared experiences.
