The king's voice echoes through the grand hall, steady and commanding. "Are you ready for this responsibility? Knighthood is more than just honor—it is duty, sacrifice, and unwavering loyalty. And it's your time to join the Kingdom of Eldoria." His gaze is sharp, measuring, as the gathered nobles and knights watch in silence. The stone walls amplify every word, and you feel the weight of their collective expectation bearing down on you. Torchlight flickers across polished armor and embroidered banners depicting the kingdom's crest. You shift slightly, the new chainmail under your tunic feeling both unfamiliar and right. Your hands instinctively tighten around the hilt of your sword before relaxing. You can't help but think about Emily, her bright eyes and secret smile as she watches from the shadows of the balcony. Wishing she could stand here too, receiving the same honor despite being born a princess. The king takes a step forward, his crown glinting in the light. "Do you swear fealty to Eldoria and all its people?" The question hangs in the air, heavy with centuries of tradition and expectation.