The Duchesses

Chapter 54 : Holy Day

Regardless, they cannot continue to think about it and must allow the situation to be justified by the rumours or everything else they see and hear.

But, it is all illusions. Illusions are dangerous and cunning. For an illusionist and manipulator, it is one of the most fatal weapons in Ares' wicked hand. He had a fair share of joy in wielding power.

On the other hand, their facial expression reveals confusion precisely about the time that the Cardinal positions their seats in front of a stage with flowers placed on both their left and right sides. It does not appear that this will be how the celebration will take place.

The sapphire eyes begin to see some doubts about these strange. Finally, however, the Cardinal takes his place in front of the stage, where people start to throw stones at him. One lands directly on his temple. The blood rushes over, but all he can do is sigh, wiping the blood using the handkerchief.

"I understand the rage directed at me for being insensitive over the recent incident at the Empire not long ago. However, this ceremony is place dear in my heart as I am honour to present to all of the people within the Angelos Empire that---" two figures begin to walk from behind, wearing dress and suit in white hats.

Sensing a potential threat to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, the Imperial Knights begin to march in their direction. But before they could get so much as touch a hair, Eryx speaks again, "This is the Crown Princess of the Crassore Empire and her fiance, Princess Isis and Lady Leonora."

Gasps could be heard here and there as people kept their gaze on Isis. They are starting to speculate about her intention to be here. Ares' eyes narrow a bit, looking at Eryx and then Isis while smirking.

"My apologies for making a sudden appearance like this. I have notified the Cardinal that I will visit the Angelos Empire to celebrate my engagement ceremony with my dear fiance. So don't shower your wrath with Cardinal Eryx, as he doesn't even use Temple's money for this ceremony. Furthermore, I'd want to thank the people for saving me last time by offering free meats and other supplies to the Empire for leaving me with many good memories instead of terrible ones on this Holy Day," Isis lets out a sincere smile.

People in the ceremony who heard such claims are jumping in happiness since it's been a long since they haven't tasted meats and other delicacies.

The Crown Princess then turns her head to Ares, nodding at him while saying, "And I would like to apologize to Prince Ares as well for my rudeness on being here, as I like to make a surprise on you by handing you these."

The Crassore's servants go by her side, presenting the gifts to both future suns of the Angelos Empire. The raven-haired beauty then extends her hand as her fingers pick it up. The gasps from the nobles can be heard, and one of them suddenly whispers.

"Is that---"

"Thanks to Angelos Empire, I would like to present the future Empress of the Angelos Empire with the Forest Heart as gratitude for this Holy Day. May I have this honour to let you wear it, my Lady?" the emerald eyes waver a bit but soon oblige as too many eyes on her.

Forest Heart is one of the famous pieces of jewellery among women due to its unique colour, green. Green diamonds are rare enough to be found, making ladies desire at least to possess one of them in their jewellery collection. So they eye the Forest Heart with admiration as Isis begins to take a step toward the blonde woman.

"Forest Heart?"

"That is--"

"The long-lost green diamond a long time ago!"

Hera swipes her blonde hair to the side, where Isis stands behind her, slowly wrapping the necklace around Hera's neck. Then, she stands in front of her, where it really matches Hera's emerald eyes. But, rather than that, her eyes are visible more on that. Without wasting time, she goes to Ares, another gift to present to the Crown Prince.