"Participants who want to stay in the mansion His Highness has prepared, step to the back of the arena," the emissary announced.
All fourteen participants began to move, Nolan among them. Lyra tried to join, but Nolan stopped her. Still, she slipped in with the group. A royal knight quickly noticed and removed her, knowing she wasn't a participant.
The king remained seated above with Rovanis, Alaric, and Darvin the Hero at his side.
"Thank you for coming. I have also prepared rooms for you in my royal castle," Rovanis said.
"Good. We'll take the offer, since we won't be going to Sindra for a while," Alvoryn replied.
"Yes, but please—I would like a room prepared for my companions as well. My party members came with me too," Alaric added.
"How many are there?" Rovanis asked.
"There are three," Alaric answered.
"Don't worry. It will be done," Rovanis assured him. Then he turned to Darvin. "Mr. Hero, do you have any requests?"
