One hour earlier...
Ume and I entered the courtroom together. On the seats along either side of the walls sat Master Robert, Vyaghra, Jambavan, and the six Sect Masters.
On the first floor stood Nymeria, Doran, Mother Lunaria, and other key figures of each Sect.
At the front, upon the Sovereign thrones, Father and Mother sat. Every figure had their eyes fixed on us.
As we moved forward, everyone slowly rose from their seats, greeting us with a bow.
Ume moved to an empty seat beside Vyaghra, while I remained standing at the center.
"I summoned you for three main reasons," Father began once everyone had settled.
Turning to Titan, Father continued, "Brief him about the war results."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Titan said, rising from his seat. "Ironvale has been made an independent territory, with Erik Ironvale as its King.
As for the remaining five Duchies, the new Emperor will appoint their Dukes, with the approval of the Hundred Sky Mountains.
