Inside Castle Hall Grandus...
The orchestra started playing a calm and elegant melody. The sound of violins and brass instruments flowed through the hall like a gentle current, blending together with the chatter of nobles and the occasional laughter that rose from different corners of the building.
Warm golden light poured down from the crystal chandeliers hanging high above the ballroom. It reflected off polished marble floors and silver decorations, causing the entire hall to shine brightly.
By now, almost all of the top ten candidates of the Trial of Steel had arrived.
Priscilla entered with Nate and her parents before being guided toward the upper floor reserved for important guests and the main people of the event.
But before they could go there; several noble families approached them.
Many of them carried hidden intentions.
Some wished to strengthen connections with her family.
Others wanted to introduce their sons as potential future husbands.
