Words couldn't describe the shock experienced by the King and Queen due to the unexpected revelation! With their eyes growing wide open, they were too taken aback to say anything!
Empress Marozia Castelof of Aslirith?
She was Karium's mother?!
How was this possible?
"What do you mean?" Edric finally spoke up, breaking the silence that goes on for almost a minute. "Empress Marozia Castelof?"
"I don't understand either," Karium replied. "How did she become Empress Marozia Castelof?" Shaking his head, he said, "I have no idea."
"Don't you talk to her?" Queen Eliana asked. Now, the shock on her face was mixed with concern. She finally knew what bothered Karium.
"She asked me to give her a chance but... I can't." He narrowed his eyes and murmured, "Maybe because I feel too betrayed."
