It was almost noon when I walked with Queen Acedalia into the royal court. The members of the court had already assembled. One look at Kloud's face had Queen Acedalia chuckling as I helped her sit down. Once she was comfortable, council member Gandia and her sister stood by her as I walked to my chair and sat down. 

“Greetings, your majesties.” The roar from the court members was loud and deafening as they bowed.

Kloud stood with Grand Prince Ulysses, and ...