With a small face, dainty nose, warm brown eyes and a soft smile, the royal princess gave a gentle impression. Her plain white dress, carefully designed not to expose her skin, and her tied-up hair made her seem elegant rather than extravagant.

She seemed as regal as Seon-Hyeok had expected, if not even more so. His only misconception was that she was younger than he had imagined.

“Welcome, Drake Knight.”

She couldn’t have been more than thirteen years old. Her round forehead gave her a youthful appearance, but she spoke in a solemn manner.

“Ahem.”

If the commander hadn’t given him the subtle hint, Seon-Hyeok might have forgotten to introduce himself and inadvertently show disrespect.

“Kim Seon-Hyeok, heavy cavalry of the 3rd platoon of the 24th Regiment, greets the royal princess!”

He hurriedly dismounted from the drake, knelt on his left knee, and placed his hands on the other. Fortunately, the etiquette he had learned on his journey to the capital was displayed appropriately, and Seon-Hyeok did not embarrass himself in front of the royal princess.

Let’s see. She would then tell me to raise my head, and then…

Seon-Hyeok tried to...