"Rowena, you—" High King Eldric began, looking at his wife in shock, but another voice resonated deeply before he could complete his sentence. "I agree," Princess Morgana nodded in agreement with High Queen Rowena's words.
"You've asked me to give you a good reason for my decision. Unfortunately, I've been unable to find one until now. As such, Celeria's bravery and love for my first brother, demonstrated by her defiance of the High King's orders to protect him from harm, prove she is best suited to be the High Prince's partner. Therefore, if Father can please reconsider his decision, I will be willing to give up the Divine artefact," she added.
The vast hall erupted into shocking gasps as no one had expected the Sixth Princess to make such a bold decision except those already aware of what had transpired earlier. Orion and the others were no different; they watched intently, wanting to see how events unfold next.
"And if I do not?" High King Kael spat out.
