Adrian and Crystal discussed Novemton's internal affairs over the banquet. After all, she was inexperienced in many areas since she had just become the monarch. Adrian shared with her some skills to be a more effective leader.

The pair talked for a long time well into the night, when the banquet finally ended.

***

Novemton's cities were brightly lit against the darkened sky.

Crystal had arranged for Adrian and Gloria to stay nearby Navia Palace. She instructed drivers to drop them off at the