They bowed slightly, their gestures filled with reverence. "It's an honor to et 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?"
The rumors they'd heard about Claudia's strong and unyielding personality only fueled their curiosity further. However, they chose to keep their questions to themselves for now, unwilling to overstep their bounds in such an esteed presence.
"Whoa! This little girl was the Phoenix Empress all along?" Drake exclaid, his voice filled with surprise as he took in Claudia's youthful appearance.
Quin and Yona were equally taken aback, their mouths slightly agape. This was far from what they had imagined the legendary Phoenix Empress would look like.
Claudia's lips curved into a mischievous smile. "These brats," she teased, her voice playful yet sharp. "I'm older than all of you combined. Show so respect."
The trio imdiately grew nervous, realizing they had underestimated the little figure before them. "Oh, yes, yes! You're a most respectable elder!" Quin stamred, bowing slightly.
"Forgive our surprise, Your Grace. We ant no disrespect," Yona added hastily, her tone earnest.
Claudia chuckled, clearly amused by their reaction. "Relax, children. I'm not offended. But do rember, appearances can be deceiving," she said, her teasing tone softening into one of wisdom.
Drake exchanged a glance with the others, their respect for her deepening. Despite her playful deanor in small body, Claudia exuded an aura of authority that was impossible to ignore.
"Who are the guests, Bella?"
Celeste's sudden voice resonated through the room, drawing everyone's attention. The woman entered with a jubilant deanor, her radiant beauty rivaling anyone else present.
Bella turned to her with a smile. "et my mother, everyone. Her na is Celeste—the once Adventurous Phoenix Queen."
Celeste was a little embarrassed by her daughter's bold introduction by her old title.
Drake couldn't help but voice his admiration. "So, this is the other Empress Consort's mother? Beautiful!"
Celeste's family mbers, particularly Claudia and Vira, raised their brows at Drake's comnt.
"Other Empress Consort?" Claudia repeated, her sharp eyes narrowing slightly as the implication sank in.
Vira crossed his arms, his gaze darting between Bella, Aria, and Aengus. "What does he an by that, Bella?" he asked curiously.
Bella's maternal family remained quiet, but their expressions betrayed their shared curiosity. They had only just begun to notice the subtle yet undeniable chemistry between Aengus, Bella, and Aria as they stood side by side.
Bella's lips curved into a playful smile as she addressed their unspoken question. "Just like you've already guessed," she said without hesitation. "Aria is also my husband's wife. We are sisters now."
The room fell silent for a mont as the revelation sunk in. Celeste's brows furrowed slightly, but she remained composed, waiting for further clarification.
Aria stepped forward, her deanor warm and respectful. "Hello! My na is Aria Silvermoon. We were brought together through strange circumstances, but I hope to gain your blessing as well." Discover more content at empire
The sincerity in Aria's voice seed to soften the atmosphere. Claudia and Vira exchanged glances, their expressions unreadable. Finally, Claudia broke the silence.
"Strange circumstances or not, what matters is harmony," Claudia said, her tone neutral but firm. "Tell , Aria, do you treat my granddaughter well?"
Aria nodded without hesitation. "I do, Your Grace. Bella is not just my sister-wife but soone I deeply admire. I treasure her as family, and we share the sa goal—to support and stand by our husband."
Vira stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Well, It's not an unusual situation, and if Bella is happy and Aria shows such sincerity, then who are we to object?"
Celeste, who had been quiet, finally spoke up. "I never expected such a dynamic in my daughter's marriage," she admitted, her tone lighter than expected. "But as long as there is mutual respect, trust and understanding, I have no complaints either."
Bella smiled at her mother's acceptance. "Oh, Thank you, Mother. That ans a lot to both of us."
Aengus, who had been observing silently, finally stepped forward. "Thank you all for your understanding," he said, his voice steady and confident. "I will ensure that both Bella and Aria are always cared for and cherished. Their happiness is my priority."
His words seed to resonate with everyone in the room, and the tension eased further.
"Well," Claudia said with a slight smirk, "it seems you've truly brought quite the storm into our family, Grandson-In-Law. But I must admit, you would be capable of handling them easily."
The group chuckled lightly, the atmosphere now much warr.
"Generals, I have called you here to inform you that we will be relocating the majority of our army to this location," Aengus announced, shifting the topic to more pressing matters. "I will create the Spatial Gates needed to transport them all here at once."
The gravity of this announcent left the generals wide-eyed. Such a monuntal task sounded almost unbelievable. However, seeing the seriousness in their Emperor's expression, they knew better than to question his words.
The scale of Aengus's power was truly sothing to marvel at. It wasn't every day that one witnessed soone capable of transporting millions of people through a Spatial Portal, crossing hundreds of thousands of kiloters in an instant.
"Yes, Your Majesty. We will begin preparations imdiately."
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