They bowed slightly, their gestures filled with reverence. "It's an honor to meet you in person, Phoenix Empress and Sky Dragon King."
Claudia, ever casual, waved her delicate hand dismissively. "That's old news, guests. I am now just a simple woman and a grandmother," she said, her soft voice laced with humor. Her lips curled into a faint smile as she added, "If you must be in awe of anyone, it should be my Grandson-in-Law, Aengus. He's the one who deserves your admiration now."
"Yes, that's true, Your Grace," Leon replied with a slight bow, acknowledging Claudia's words.
The three generals shifted their gaze to Aengus, curiosity evident in their eyes. They couldn't help but wonder what kind of magic or charisma their Emperor had used to convince the renowned Phoenix Empress to submit to him.
"Is it simply because he's the Grandson-in-Law?"
"Or is there a deeper truth we don't know?"
