Chapter 500: An Unrestrained Outburst
The heads and representative of the Pillar Families followed suit, dropping to their knees after their king.
"Hail Her Imperial Majesty, the Great Khasif!" they declared with unwavering resolve.
The undeniable proof of Anna’s identity had been clearly established.
Throughout the kingdom, it was well known that Ramios, a magical sword bestowed by the last empress, would never work in the hands of the wrong person.
In the princess’s grasp, she not only wielded the blade with strength but also effortlessly sliced through the metal handcuffs and chains in a single blow, as if they were mere paper. The act freed Kiev instantly—a feat even King Kyden had never achieved. Only the emperor could do that.
The crowd knelt as the king and the heads and representative of the Pillar Families did, leaving Lord James frozen in disbelief.
Anna’s gaze swept the hall. When she locked eyes with the minister standing in surprise, she addressed him sternly.
"You dare to disrespect me, old man?" she hissed.
Seeing the fiery glint in her eyes, the minister swiftly prostrated himself on the floor in fear. He realised he had committed a grave offence—one that could cost not only his life but his entire family. The James lineage could be wiped out for their audacious insult toward the Khasif.
Trembling, he pleaded, "Forgive me! Forgive me, Your Imperial Majesty! I didn’t know! I swear I—"
"Shut up!" Anna yelled. "I don’t want to hear any excuses! Not even a word!"