Even as I approached, our eyes met, and my heart began pounding against my ribcage from the sheer intensity of it.“Your Majesty,” the steward announced, “this is Naziza. A fair maiden from the mountain valley settlement ruled by Manar.”“It is a pleasure to meet you, Your Highness,” I said, making a light curtsy—yet our eyes remained locked on each other.“The pleasure is mine,” the king replied with a slight smile, revealing crooked yellowed teeth, never breaking eye contact.Up close, I could see that his eyes were gray. And there was something in them… something beyond my understanding…Suddenly realizing myself, it struck me that it was probably improper to stare so openly at a supreme ruler, and with effort, I finally looked away.We were then invited to the festive table. The dinner itself was lively—but that liveliness did not extend to the candidates. For the most part, the girls sat with their eyes lowered to their plates, barely able to swallow a single bite.The nobles, ho
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