Prince Sébastien looked at all the unmarried ladies making their way to the front. This was a rare opportunity and non of them could afford to miss it.

    Although he was going to pick just one of them, they each hope to get picked. Prince Sébastien shook his head, these men will try to make things difficult for him if he insisted that they waited for princess Ellen.

    "your highness all you have to do is pick one," the priest standing by the side said. Prince Sébastien nodded his head and looked at the ladies standing before him.

    Although he could simply reject them and insist on waiting for Ellen, after all with the sword of distraction in his hands'' none of these men will go too far but he chose to go the long way.

    After all their many ways to kill a rat without shedding blood. "Do you want me to just point a figure at one of these ladies and make her our queen?" prince Sébastien looked at the priest.

    The priest wanted to nod his head but for some reason he could not, he was not. "Avalo is a big kingdom and even if the Queen''s seat does not hold much power she will be in charge of the royal family. It can not just be anyone," prince Sébastien shook his head.

    His words made sense even if the lords and nobles wanted a chance to become in-laws with the royal family they still had to think of the bigger picture.

    Prince Ericsson looked at his nephew. He knew that he was not interested in picking a wife among this woman so he decided to help him.

    "Your highness, things have already gotten to this point, the chaos must come to an end soon, what if our Enemies find out and take advantage... Prince Ericsson paused.

    " But you are right, the content of a book should not be judged by its cover. It is impossible for you to know one fit for the position of the Queen just by looking at them," prince Ericsson said.

    "Your highness is right but there is no time to get to know them all," one lord said.

    Lord Taylor who has been quiet all the while finally spoke up. He was the one in charge of writing and keeping all the laws of Avalo. Should prince Sébastien make a decree after being crown he will add it to the law. Seeing that the situation has gotten to this point he spoke up.

    "In a situation like this the prince can indeed choose a wife on the spot but not everyone is qualified to become a queen. So I suggest that those ladies from the small household with no significant talent or achievements should return to their seat, this will make it easy, " He said.

    Of course, it will be a shame for just anyone to become the queen. The daughters of the small noble families felt regretful but they returned to their seats, except for those who have outstanding qualities in arts.

    " If your family already made an engagement please return to your seat, his highness hates taking other people''s things," prince Ericsson was the one who spoke this time.

    He understood that his nephew was not interested in picking any wife but their hands were tied at this point. He could only help delay time.

    A few ladies walk back to their seats, this was because noble families like theirs always made married arrangements once they were born or at least wait till they turned sixteen.

    When the announcement was first made over fifty ladies walked out but now only less than twenty were still standing.

    "Lady Susan, come forward and examine this ladies," Lord Taylor said. Since they were trying to make sure that whoever the prince picked is suitable to be a queen, Lady Susan who was known for her good foresight and talent was the best to examine them.

    Lady Susan steps forward gracefully. Each of her movements was done perfectly, it was hard for one not to be drawn to her nobility.

    When the ladies standing below the throne heard her approaching footsteps they were nervous. Every lady knew lady Susan as a perfectionist. Her dress and etiquette were second to none.

    And to get approval from her was like getting a crown. Prince Sébastien just watch as the woman examined each of the ladies.

    By the time she was done only seven ladies were still standing. The others have been sent back to their seat for different reasons. Such as posture, manner, or dress. Those who remain standing were feeling very proud.

    "Your highness, you can now choose from these ones left," lord Taylor said.

    Prince Sébastien looked at the seven ladies. "lord Taylor, I do not even know this ladies how can I just pick one randomly. Let them introduce themselves and their household. What they like to do and their talent," prince Sébastien said.

    He was not going to choose any one of these girls, he just wanted to find a reason to regret them one after the other.

    Lord Taylor did not find anything wrong with the prince''s request, so they went with it.  Someone brought a chair for prince Sébastien who sat down and waited for the ladies to introduce themselves.

    Lady Vare was the first to step out, she was not as nervous as the rest of the ladies. She has already been engaged to prince Craig once, and she felt that she should be the best option. After all, it was not the first time the prince was meeting her.

    Moreover, she did not lack anything, she had beauty and a family background. "Your highness, I am Vera of house Carrera. I love to sing," she said confidently.

    Prince Sébastien nodded his head as if he was interested in what she just said. "Lady Vera, could you sing me a song?" prince Sébastien requested.

    Although it was a request she knew she could not reject it. "it will be my honor, your highness," Lady Vera bowed.

    She was so happy ever since she was a child her voice has been praised. So she took a deep breath and picked a short song that she knew.

    This song was a very commoner song of a fairytale so everyone seat has sung or heard it before.

    As expected lady Vera''s voice was very calm and pleasant to listen to. Lady Carrero was so happy seeing all the people around them nodding their heads. She has never been more proud.

    "My daughter will definitely be chosen," she whispered to her husband. Lord Carrero shook his head. It is too early to be so confident. Look his highness does not seem moved, " lord Carrero said. He did not want his wife to be laughed at for saying such arrogant words.

    "What! When have you seen the expression on the prince''s face? He is wearing a mask. Let me tell you if he did not have a little interest he would not have asked her to sing," Lady Carrero did not believe her husband.

    At this point, lady Vera finished singing and the prince simply nodded his head.

    The next Lady to Vera step forward, of course, they all considered lady Vera a threat after all it was not long since the rumors about the prince liking lady Vera spread. Moreover, when the prince spoke to her moments ago his voice seems gentle.

    This lady also liked to sing the must but she said she liked playing the flute. Luckily she was also good at it. She did not dare sing after listening to Vera. She felt that her chances will be worst if she went head-on with Vera singing a song.

    "Playing the flute? It is unfortunate that there is no flute present I would have asked you to play a little," prince Sébastien said. At this point, he was willing to be very patient just to buy time.

    "What flute, I am sure she is not good with it. She most have mentioned it since she knew her talent will be impossible to test," the third lady close to her said. Although many people knew how to play the flute, only a handful can impress people with the sound of the flute.

    So when the second lady said she could play the flute many people will expect her to be very skilled. So the third lady could not help doubt her words.

    "Your highness, I will not dare lie to you. Lucky since I like playing the flute so much I brought one with me today. If his highness permits I can play a little," the second lady replied after hearing the mockery of the lady next to her.

    Prince Sébastien had all the time, as long as his sunshine has not arrived he could act very patient.

    The lady immediately bowed and got the flute from her hand man who hurried from the conner to hand it over. The lady gracefully played the flute.

    True to her words she was good. Her performance was above average. The third lady who mocked her felt regretful. She felt that if she had not spoken, the second lady who not had the opportunity to shine.

    The third lady dared to sing, soon the sixth Lady introduced herself.. She was getting ready to dance when the door to the hall was pulled open.