17 The Next Step 5yr

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*** Bonus Chapter***

After Crei and Tria saluted the emperor and took their seats, though the racket subsided, they were still being stared at from all corners. Especially Tria, she never used to go outside, so no one knew her, her being in the open right now, as the new wife of the third prince, was a novelty to the people present.

Tria did not shy away from their stares and even returned some of them, but such childish acts bored her, so she focused her attention on Crei instead. He was very attentive to her and made sure she wasn't feeling uncomfortable, he was displaying his affection as if it was just the two of them in the room. Resulting in some envious housewives, and even led some single ladies to daydream shamelessly.

"Ahem, well it is about time we start, as most of you already know, you have been called here because of the turmoil occurring within the empire. As well as the fact that a Priestess has awoken on our Land", the emperor started, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

The majority of the guests have already learned of the news, and some were already preparing to set off to where the Priestess might be.

"Your Majesty, this is a once in a lifetime opp