[How might the heavens rage if jealousy be stirred in a man, my dearest Isla?]
The hall quieted down once more.
The warriors who were once amazed by Isla's incredible performance and were even shocked at how Sebastian acted toward her were now closing their mouths shut.
Of course, all of them knew how Sebastian caused the death of Isla Cassia, the servant who Ava Cassia famously called her younger sister.
However, little did they know that the issue continued to torment the Emperor's marriage. For who in their right mind would persist in provoking the Emperor over the death of a mere servant?
Was she truly as wise as they heard she was?
Or wasn't she?
CREAK!
When the quiet of the hall was disturbed by the scuff of a chair leg scraping against the floor, all eyes turned to behold their Empress standing boldly, heedless of the Emperor at her side.
"My appetite is gone. You ruined it," the princess said as she turned away, her sleeve flicking in displeasure.
