Bringing Elizabeth to the Celestial Palace was the right call. Even without speaking, her presence made Catherine's emotions much easier to read.
The vampire Goddess looked anxious, almost frightened by Elizabeth. Yet, as if looking at a light so bright it was both blinding and beautiful, she also seemed drawn to her.
Miwen: "I hope you don't mind if Liz verifies your story from this point on."
Catherine's lips twitched awkwardly as they struggled between her usual aloof expression and a forced smile.
Catherine: "L-Liz? I would... Dare not... Y-Your Majesty Elizabeth has every right..."
The reaction across the table was unanimous. Nyxie was the first, but Elizabeth and I also raised our eyebrows involuntarily.
Nyxie: "I'll forgive the imprudence of this lesser demon, as His Majesty has also recognized this vermin as a king, but you'd be wise not to forget, Catherine... There's only one person we Gods bow to."
