As Cecilia was busy, she didn't even realize how quickly time passed. The snow that began to melt in the palace courtyard was a sign of the arrival of spring. Soft colors once again decorated the Magenta Kingdom. Cecilia began to see small birds as she walked through the palace garden. The birds seemed happy that the long winter was finally over.
That day, the palace was no less lively. Nobles and new soldiers were gathering in the throne room to witness the Knighthood Ceremony, the highest honor for those who were deemed worthy of defending and serving the kingdom. Not all new soldiers could receive the honorary title. Only the most outstanding would be knighted by King Arkadion himself.
Cecilia stood behind King Arkadion, watching how her father gave a speech before knighting the great soldiers. One by one, the names of the prospective knights began to be mentioned. Cecilia remained silent until a familiar name reached her ears.
