The Six Pillars of the Temple sat around me at the round table, each of them looking the same as they had five years ago. The white robed priests all looked to me, the person who had called the summons. I had my hands folded delicately in front of me as I opened my mouth.
"First, I would like to thank you all for gathering so suddenly. I know all of you have been busy, but I'm afraid the news is urgent. I'm sure some of you have already heard the rumors, but two days ago at the ball hosted to celebrate the anniversary of my arrival, the King made an announcement. He has made his intentions clear now to the noble faction, that he wishes for me to marry Remly and become the next Empress. I have officially been recognized as a candidate."
"So the royal family wishes to redeem themselves fr
