Chapter 61: Farewell Party

Aurelius stood awkwardly in the middle of his send-off party in the Pendragon Castle. Ruby's mother had set a very elaborate and grand celebration for him and he's quite touched by her gesture. Knights from Altria's court surrounded him, conversing with him amicably and asking about his relationship with their lady, Ruby. The prince did his best to answer them and made it clear that he's only her friend but he also implied that he's courting her, making the men cheer and clap him on the back wishing him good luck.

The knights seemed to be fond of him however they were very skeptical at first because they thought that he was just some pretty boy who's all posh and no bite but when ten of them challenged him for a spar he easily defeated them earning the respect of Altria's court of knights. 

Soon enough he started enjoying their company because they're very welcoming and upfront and not pretentious like the nobilities who usually surroun