Chapter 228 - 97. The Bet with Oneself
For the following several days, Fisher essentially had nothing to do, as the academic conference was nearly over.
Early this morning, the Golden Palace had someone deliver an invitation to Prince Schwali, inviting them to be guests within the Golden Palace.
The person who came held no minor position; it was Prince Lunxis, Gedelin IX’s second son.
Fisher caught a glimpse of him from afar. The prince, having inherited the excellent Gedelin bloodline, was quite handsome, though his complexion was somewhat pale, sharing an uncanny resemblance with Trandell’s pallor. It was unclear whether it was due to ill health or kidney overexertion, but next to the ruddy-faced Luosang, he appeared rather frail.
Donning formal attire, he presented the invitation to Prince Schwali, and in front of a public gathering, Prince Luosang accepted the Golden Palace’s invitation. Afterwards, the two princes shook hands, camera flashes from the media followed...
Fisher was familiar with the ritual but didn’t pay much attention to the matter.
What really caught Fisher’s attention was that since Prince Luosang was now invited to the Golden Palace, it also indicated that Princess Elizabeth, who had been out inspecting the military, would soon be returning, likely arriving in Saint Nali by tonight.
During the day, Fisher met with Trandell in the city and asked for his assistance with two matters.