Put a Ring On It

Yu Na continued to talk, seemingly endlessly, for over twenty minutes. It was fortunate that I was not expected to give a speech here, since I really hate those. Anyway, after Yu Na's long preface, the main event finally came to be.

"And now, let's proceed with the ceremonial placing of rings!"

Finally, it was our turn. I quickly stood up, heading to the middle of the stage, and stood proudly.

"First, we have our guest from the Cleaver Kingdom, Princess Hazel."

Following Yu Na's call, Hazel stood up from her seat, walking forward with controlled steps. Her expression was the same as before—a thin smile—but I could feel her being nervous and all that.

After she reached my side, I could finally see her face-to-face.

Hazel was a head shorter than me, so she had to raise her chin and look up just to see me eye-to-eye. Her eyes, the same color as her hair, were flickering with a mix of fear and hope.

"Don't worry, you'll be fine."