The night was growing late, and the occupants of the mansion were mostly preparing for sleep. After returning from Drystan and Sylvia's wedding feast, Anna, appearing exhausted, went straight to bed. The knights escorting her dispersed to allow her some much-needed rest, as it had been a long day for her.
The five knights—Eli, Damon, Garin, Noah and Luke, who received permission to go out of the mansion for a break, headed to the knights' quarters to change out of their formal Gerhard duty attire. They opted for more modest and casual outfits for their outing.
Once ready, they gathered in the mansion's courtyard. It didn't take long for Kiev to arrive. The Mederian Prince, dressed in a thick leather jerkin with a dark blue long-sleeve tunic underneath paired with long black leather pants, looked strikingly handsome.