The red carpet had already covered the hallway leading to the magnificent, decorated hall. How could it not be? A grand ball was to be held in this palace tomorrow.

Meanwhile, this morning—after his routine sword practice, Cassius headed straight for the left wing, the residence of Elliana, the princess—more precisely, his childhood friend whom he cared about most. He had no regrets about vowing to always be by her side.

Not until... yes, he was immediately attacked with her declaration that she didn't want to dance with any prince or noble!

Cassius had known this would happen, and he wasn't surprised. But what made his eyes widen was that, instead, he would be her dance partner.

" Elliana, you're not joking, are you? "