The Stand-In Empress's Wedding Night (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 199

As soon as we stepped inside the Hall of Ministers, temple priests approached us like ghosts and surrounded my companions and me.

“Why are they doing this?”

I asked, and a man in priestly robes bowed his head and replied,

“I was ordered to escort you separately.”

So they’re trying to isolate me.

This doesn’t feel good at all.

“The three of you, please follow the priests’ guidance. Your Imperial Majesty Empress Zelda, please come with me.”

Without even giving us time to exchange farewells, the priest abruptly turned and walked ahead somewhere.

“Don’t worry. Nothing serious will happen.”

Grand Magister spoke softly, but his eyes were filled with concern.

“It won’t be a death sentence. If it is, I’ll make sure you won’t walk that path alone.”

Captain Macrom’s words sent a chill through me, yet the promise that I wouldn’t be alone was oddly comforting.

“You must steel your heart.”

Empress Elan gripped my hand tightly and urged me.

I forced a smile at the three of them and hurried after the priest, who was already walking alone far ahead.

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