After Andre's "insightful" words—if not outright ominous—Islinda tried to shift her focus to the arena. The duel would begin soon, and the atmosphere was charged.
As she watched, other members of the royal family started to file in, taking their places in the exclusive viewing section. The crowd's excitement swelled again when Prince Theodore arrived.
Though not as wildly popular as Andre, Prince Theodore had his own legion of admirers. The cheers grew louder as the crowd caught sight of him, but it wasn't just Theodore who captured their attention.
Beside him was a small girl, with striking similarities to the prince. Her hair was the same rich shade of green, and her eyes sparkled with a familiar glint. However, there were noticeable differences too: her skin had a faint green hue, and her ears were longer than those of an average Fae, tapering to more delicate points.
Curiosity piqued, Islinda leaned toward Andre. "Who is that little girl with Theodore?" she asked quietly.
