Chapter 2103

Although Shannon wasn't familiar with the ceremonial process, the matrons had taught her in advance, and she carried it out with grace and poise. The ceremony began with the officiant combing her hair. Guests presented the sacred pin, while the debutante bowed in return. But the one Shannon bowed to wasn't her parents; it was the king. The formal introductions were not given by her parents either, but spoken by the king himself, offering his blessings. Shannon thought it was perfect this way. She had no wish to bow to the Ignis couple or listen to their teachings. Serelith agreed wholeheartedly. Without Solvanna, the rest of the coming-of-age ceremony went smoothly. Once the ceremony was completed, Trevaris, who'd curled up in the astrolabe waiting, finally stirred again. The moment the completion of the coming-of-age ceremony was announced, a wave of red light spread across the skies above the Ignis residence, glowing like a crimson veil. Within that red radiance, golden light s