Chapter 75.:

“King Dreyfus Lockheart of Terea and his wife Marian Lockheart.” Olin introduced the first couple entering the main hall. Low ranked aristocrats were present during the presentation since they won’t get the opportunity to privately speak with the new queen, yet they got the invitation to attend the coronation ball.

“Queen Atalante of Mistwoods.” Olin introduced another guest. Daniel seemed to be highly surprised by hearing her name. He leaned to the side, only to see whether it was really here. Last time he saw her face was nearly fifteen years ago. Her country leads a secluded politics and only rarely attends such events as this one.

“Did something happen?” Ariana asked him curiously, seeing his reaction. At first, she thought the woman was his childhood sweetheart but after looking at his expression, she didn’t know what to think.

“Fifteen years ago, she burst out with an envoy in front of the main gate of my city. Unannounced. She signed an alliance with us with significant be