Aftermath of Betrayal

King Roderick, still shaken and dumbfounded by the sudden attack, took a moment to compose himself. His eyes scanned the hall, where the stunned crowd remained frozen in place, their eyes wide with disbelief. He glanced at Queen Eleonora, who gave him a nod of encouragement.

Clearing his throat, King Roderick straightened his posture, regaining the authority expected of a ruler. His voice, though still a bit shaky, rang out across the hall, commanding everyone's attention. "Once again," he began, his tone growing steadier with each word, "with this, Brittany Empress, my daughter, shall be the King and the Queen of the Cymeria Kingdom!"