"But, young master...!" The guard was visibly flustered. "Lord Chronos has always avoided such engagements. It... it goes against his usual practices. Are you sure about this?"
Karyk waved a dismissive hand. "Times change, don't they? Besides, I'm not my father. I have my own reasons for accepting. Consider it a scouting mission for what's to come."
He didn't elaborate further, leaving the guard to ponder in his confusion. Karyk had already begun to formulate a plan. As he had already learned that there was no Aether, he could finally shift his focus to himself.
The Royal Capital was the core of the universe, a place where information flowed freely. It was also the place where the true authority was held. And if it was a banquet, that meant others from the rest of the great families associated with the Royals would also be coming.