"Of course, Mother," Markus replied firmly. "This is a priority for me. Shall we?"
Markus led his parents into his study, closing the door behind them. Once they were seated comfortably, Queen Tonya asked, "What do you want to know, Markus?"
With a smile, Markus replied, "Everything."
The Queen's composure faltered momentarily. She nodded and began explaining the arrangements, the rooms, the general setup, but Markus interrupted her.
"Mother, please, let's not play this game. I need to know the important elements, such as the timeline and who are the selected girls to attend, for the beginning."
Queen Tonya, visibly flustered, stated, "It will be a three-week competition where the girls will be assessed and evaluated based on their abilities."
Markus nodded and asked, "Who are the gi
