When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 202

Chapter 202

“Garbisch, Leanna has been living not far from our mansion for six years now,” Jessica said.

Garbisch’s heart tightened, and he was even more surprised. “Leanna, you…”

Suddenly, as if everything clicked into place, a wave of sour emotion washed over him.

“Why put yourself through this?” The dead could not return, Dayton was gone, and Leanna could have started a new life. She shouldn’t cling to the past

“The King is almost here,” Nolan reminded them.

Only then did everyone collect themselves.

Karlie looked at Jessica and smiled. “I only came after Leanna made her decision. That’s why we’re so late.”

“So you’ve really made up your mind, Leanna?” Jessica looked at Leanna. “Even though I can already feel your resolve, I still have to say this. After day, you will never again have the chance to marry.”

“I could never marry anyone else except Dayton.” Leanna’s eyes turned slightly wet, but she still nodded solemnly.

Jessica took her hand and led her to stand beneath Yates House’s banner.

And just then, the King arrived.

The Queen, leading the women of the inner palace, followed close behind.

Malik, the third prince of Askar, came along with them.

After the formal greetings were exchanged, Andrew smiled and announced, “Prince Malik is quite interested in Novigrad’s annual Autumn Hunt. This year, he’s bringing his team to participate. Everyone should take this seriously.”

Malik’s team had only four members, while all of Novigrad’s teams had five.

If Malik’s team were to win, it would be a huge embarrassment. The face of the entire Novigrad nation would be utterly lost.

Immediately, everyone’s spirits were lifted. They were determined to perform well in front of the King. Especially since this year, two princes were also leading teams, which were Henry and Keenan.

As princes without military achievements, they had not been granted titles.

This Autumn Hunt was a chance to shine before their father, the King. If they impressed him, they might earn merit and be granted titles like the other

noble princes, gaining the opportunity to build their power bases.

The demonstration was about to begin. It was a basic assessment of each team’s riding and archery skills, performed in a large open space.

Andrew ordered the targets to be set. Melvin led his team around the field for a warm–up lap, kicking off the demonstration.

In their five–person team, three hit the bullseye, and the remaining two hit very close. No one missed the target.

Then, Davon led his team for a lap. Four of them hit the bullseye. Again, no one missed.

Next up was Leon.

Besides Prince Leon himself, there were his trusted guards, Shawn and Magnus. For the other two members, he casually selected two men from among his followers.

“Those are some of the Eagle Troops,” Garbisch whispered to Jessica. “The leader isn’t in Capitalia right now, and these two aren’t even among the best

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in the group.”