Chapter 5

By now, a crowd had gathered outside The Gilded Hall. Everyone had heard there was a fight going on inside, and they were all there to watch the drama unfold.

Suddenly, the doors swung open.

Gretta came out, hauling a pale, limp figure like he was nothing but dead weight.

Everyone leaned in for a better look. "Whoa, isn't that the Crown Prince?"

"Hey, everyone! Step right up, don't miss your chance!" Gretta called out from the doorway.

"Today, The Gilded Hall isn't serving food. We're putting the Crown Prince up for sale! This guy tried to dine and dash,…