Chapter 2118

Benjamin had reached out to gently pull Shannon forward the moment she came near. Just as they were about to walk in together, a voice abruptly called out. He turned slightly at the sound, but his hand never loosened its grip. Instead, he pulled her naturally to his side, and the two of them stood still. In unison, they turned their heads toward the speaker, the courtier from the Ministry of Rites. Neither of them said a word, but their shared glance seemed to ask, "What exactly do you wish to say?" Seeing the king and future queen standing shoulder to shoulder, both staring at him, the courtier suddenly found his voice stuck in his throat. For some reason, it felt as if he were being unreasonably difficult. It was odd. Everyone said the king had just left the palace and met the Chosen One yesterday when the phoenix appeared in the skies. He'd been so moved by the fact that she could summon the phoenix that he'd issued a royal edict to crown her the queen on the spot. Now, looki