Chapter 2117

Elysia couldn't understand how Serelith, her flesh and blood, could be this cold-hearted. … Everything about the Ignis family was swiftly cast to the back of Shannon's mind with the departure of the retinue. No matter what Maeric and Elysia might think, Serelith was gone, and so were any remaining ties between her and the Ignis family. Though Shannon had yet to be formally crowned the queen, the retinue welcoming her into the palace today followed the grand rites of a future queen. The scale and pomp were no less magnificent than a coronation. People all over the capital had witnessed yesterday's legendary fire phoenix summoning a host of birds from all directions. Then came the news that the king himself had arrived in person and conferred the title of queen on the spot. So today, the streets were packed. Everyone had gathered and hoped to catch a glimpse of the Chosen One who'd drawn a hundred birds in reverence. Surely she was a celestial beauty unlike any other. Shannon paid