Instead of appearing on the high balcony, Maxwell and Faye emerged from below, stepping gracefully into the heart of the Royal Garden alongside those present.
The surrounding nobles, teachers, and students cleared a path, dropping into deep, synchronised bows as they passed by.
Coming to a stop, Maxwell raised a gloved hand, his deep voice effortlessly carrying across the expansive garden.
"You may all rise. Today, we drop the barriers of protocol. We gather not as separate nations, but as one unified continent celebrating the brilliant future of our youth."
He began to slowly walk along the garden path, addressing the gathered representatives personally.
He stopped first before the Eldorian student representatives. His sharp eyes softened as he looked down at Amber, Victor, Lily, and the others.
