"To the Risperio Empire-!" Countless nobles followed the Emperor and raised their goblets high. "To the Risperio Empire." The loud voice echoed through the banquet hall, followed by the strains of the orchestra as if in anticipation. Setting her goblet down on the table out of courtesy, Aelia turned without hesitation. If she looked aw...
"To the Risperio Empire-!" Countless nobles followed the Emperor and raised their goblets high. "To the Risperio Empire." The loud voice echoed through the banquet hall, followed by the strains of the orchestra as if in anticipation. Setting her goblet down on the table out of courtesy, Aelia turned without hesitation. If she looked away for even a moment, someone would catch her. The meaning of her gaze was clear. She knew they were trying to gauge her worth, trying to use her somehow. In the past, She would have cringed at such attention, but not now. The blatant states were unpleasant for the first time in a long time. Turning toward the terrace as if to flee, Aelia paused at the door. The owner of the footsteps following her was to blame. "Wait here." Turning her head slightl
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