Nikolai's Father and Grandfather ushered him and his group into a larger boat, which would carry him and all his fiancees along with several guardians. However, their parents would take a different ship to avoid a disaster if the enemy attacked.
"Darling, come sit here—it's so comfy." Able to relax and adjust to any situation, Nikita tapped the cushioned chair beside her seat.
However, Selene, who leaned against the railing as the boat bobbed and swayed in the ocean, couldn't settle herself. Instead, she became more concerned. "I don't have a good feeling about this ball... don't you agree, Kumiko?"
The four women gazed at each other before noticing that Nikolai remained quiet.
"Nikolai, are you alright?" Risa stepped beside him and reached for his hand in an elegant green dress that matched her eyes.
Able to sense something was amiss with the young man, she gripped his hand tighter. "Don't worry, it's going to be alright."
