Chapter 61: Tournament

Arthur woke before the first light of dawn, as he always did. The chill of the winter morning air clung to his skin as he strode toward the royal training grounds, his breath misting before him. Even on this day—his Accession Day—his discipline remained unwavering.

When his training was done, he returned to his chambers, where steaming water awaited him. After washing away the sweat and exertion, he dressed in regal attire befitting the occasion. Today was not merely a celebration of his reign—it was a day of spectacle and glory, the grand tournament where the kingdom's greatest knights and most formidable mages would test their skill. Warriors from every corner of the realm had gathered to prove their worth, and as their sovereign, Arthur would stand in witness to their strength.