Besides Mel, Lila, and Aria, students stepped into a
The Whale's fin opened like an airlock, revealing a starry interior that had the students gasping in shock, as they were carefully led inside by the Royal and Holy Knights.
All except three of them, however.
Mel watched as the scowling Third Princess grumbled against the Holy Knight's touch, her brows furrowed as she drummed her tiny fists against the steel armor.
Despite the Holy Knights' caged helmets, Mel could feel their quiet amusement, one even patted the tiny princess's head affectionately.
Curiosity piqued by the strange sight, she approached, waving a hand. "Hello!"
The Knights tilted their heads toward her, the Holy Crests on their armor gleaming with the gold-laced emblem of the Church.
One of the Knights jolted, the hand patting Selaria's head stopping mid-motion as he glanced her way.
"Oh. Is this Mel?!"
