"Oh…" Celine nodded, still savoring the chocolate, before Lyzia tugged her arm excitedly.
"Come! There's so much more I want to show you! Elven specialty foods, handcrafted accessories, and other wonderful things!"
Celine's eyes lit up again, and the two of them dashed off, hand in hand, their laughter echoing through the market stalls.
From a distance, High Councillor Nyvorlas and Warden Faelar watched them, their soldiers positioned discreetly around the area.
Nyvorlas kept his gaze fixed on the two princesses. "Faelar, have you ensured all the guards are in position around the area?"
Faelar nodded, his voice low and steady. "Yes, High Councillor. All units and guards are in their designated positions. The perimeter is secure." He paused, lowering his voice further. "Even the special counter-assassin units from the Royal Palace are nearby."
Nyvorlas's eyes widened slightly. "R… really?"
