Kapitel 87: Love?

'Step--'

As Princess Aqualina halted her steps, everyone's attention shifted to the source of the pained cry, including hers. Aether's horrified expression didn't go unnoticed, and Delphine gently nudged his hand, prompting him to regain his composure.

"A-Aether?"

"H-Huh? S-Sorry..." Aether stammered, bowing deeply to acknowledge his mistake.

Though everyone frowned momentarily, the Empress didn't intervene, so they shrugged it off and continued with the ceremony.

Princess Aqualina stood before the Empress, holding the hem of her exquisite dress as a sign of reverence, and bowed deeply, "Long live her Majesty!" she proclaimed with respect and admiration.

"Hmm..." The Empress smiled gracefully and positioned herself between her daughter and Kai. Her misty purple eyes surveyed the gathering before making the formal announcement,

"I am pleased to announce the betrothal of my beloved daughter to Kai Frostblade."

'Clap, Clap'