Later that afternoon, Erik and Corrine were summoned in the throne room.
It was pretty much a repeat of the discussion from earlier. Erik noticed his father’s annoyance. For once, he’s glad he is not the source of it. He stood next to Corrine as he helped her speak with the royal guests, their advisers and a few trusted knights.
Corrine tried to sound confident. Erik mentioned it to her that she should be convincing when she speaks in front of all these people. Though she doesn’t remember what she did, she must claim it.
Someone snidely suggested that they have a “friendly” spar with her. Erik might not remember his name, but King Florian surely would.
“I’m afraid that wouldn’t help. That other side of her only comes out in the middle of a chaos, and she brings more chaos with her fi
