Test before revelation (part 1)

We do not disobey the will of our Kings. Adela grew up hearing these words so frequently that they have all but become an inseparable part of her ears now. Her mentor's life centered around them.

Kaiser's loyalty to the monarch was unquestionable, as his unyielding allegiance surpassed any reservations he may have had about the King's policies. This was the kind of devotion that was not based on reason, but on the deep-seated beliefs of House de Lanark. It formed the foundation of Emoria's stability, ensuring that the Kingdom could withstand all internal and external divisive forces and remain steadfast for generations to come.

The Archduke's loyalty to the King's rule was blind.

Claud met Adela's startled gaze calmly, maintaining his serene expression that she had come to recognize concealed his true emotions. Yet, despite his composure, the distress in his light green eyes was unmistakable.