Chapter 201: Undisputable Evidence
"I want you to swear under the name of His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of Ro’an," Kiev insisted.
Kyren’s forehead creased in thought. The fact that the person before them not only had knowledge of the emperor but also referred to them as ’northerners,’ a term used to describe the Cassian people before the kingdom was established, caught his attention.
"You know about His Imperial Majesty," Kyren remarked, his voice laced with curiosity.
"Of course I do," Kiev replied, displaying a depth of understanding. "Though Sabel Island is located remote from the continent, the great story of the emperor reached our kingdom long ago. We know well what transpired on the continent and how the Kingdom of Cassian was established. Also, I knew you all uphold great respect for him."
Kyren didn’t argue further. The prince’s response was neutral, devoid of disrespect towards the fallen empire. Instead, it conveyed a sense of reverence for the emperor. This revelation left Kyren pondering Kiev’s knowledge.
As Rafe conceded to the demand, the knights kept a watchful eye on the proceedings. The prince reached into the fold of his clothes, retrieved a small document case from the pocket of his doublets and took off the ring he wore. He moved slowly to the healer, handing them to him, and then stepped back, allowing Rafe to present the evidence to Anna.
The princess carefully examined the markings on the ring. True to the prince’s words, the intricate design matched her engagement ring, complete with the initials of their names engraved on the back.
She then turned her attention to the document, studying the emblem of the stamp and the signatures. Her father’s signature and her own, alongside Kiev’s, were present.
Meredith raised her head, attempting to catch a glimpse of the document, but the towering presence of the grand duke blocked her view. Kyren, too, took a closer look at it and the ring held by Anna.
With concern, he asked, "Is it valid, Anna?"
Looking up with a disheartened expression, the princess responded slowly, "It is."