Chapter 258: Captured

Ophelia was in a conversation with the Queen Dowager when a commotion suddenly disrupted the somber air of the grand ballroom.

The heavy doors burst open with a thunderous bang, and a squad of knights in full armor marched in, their presence commanding and intimidating.

Gasps and murmurs rippled through the crowd as the nobility turned to see the source of the disruption.

Queen Dowager Laurelle's face contorted with anger, her eyes flashing with indignation. She stepped forward, her voice cold and authoritative. "How dare you disrupt the reception for the late king? Explain yourselves at once!"

The queen dowager looked at the intruding knights and caught sight of the insignia on the knights armor and recognized it.

Before she could inquire about it, a woman with bright red hair came in front of the knights with her imposing and authoritative presence.