Ever since he became King, no one dared to be so presumptuous in front of him.
"Estella!" Hokele raised his hand, but forcefully put it down, "This isn't for me; it's for the entire nation, and it's your duty as Princess!"
"Your Majesty, as the Princess of Moncalleta, my duty is to defend the country, to live and die together. It's not to lie in the enemy's bed, to be humiliated. Concessions won't bring peace." Estella's voice was steady and powerful, showing no fear.
"This matter is beyond your control!" Hokele said coldly, "Even the Celestial Principle School can't protect you."
"My dear brother, is this the outcome Father wanted, sacrificing his life?"
Estella knew that if it weren't for considerations from the Celestial Principle School and public opinion, this conversation wouldn't have happened.
The vast Royal Palace suddenly felt cold, as the siblings parted on bad terms...
