Chapter 428 - The Formal Serewyn Reception (3)

Standing near them was Cerys, the court scholar whose passion for knowledge sometimes overshadowed her social manners. Tonight, though, even she appeared subdued by the grandeur. As Elowen and Mikhailis passed, each one in that group offered a small sign of approval—be it a curt nod, a respectful incline of the head, or in Estella's case, a quick grin of triumph. This was more than just a ceremony: it was the public confirmation that Silvarion Thalor's monarchy, once overlooked or underestimated, was now recognized and lauded by the proud land of Serewyn.