Artevix, being the king of Langus, had to choose both concubines and, most importantly, a queen. But his heart did not lie to any girl in the kingdom.

He sat in a relaxed position on his throne in the throne room while representatives from different parts of the kingdom bowed before him in turn to make their daughters Artevix's concubines. The cat lay on the king's lap, looking at all these people, as if he was also listening to them, like the king himself.