Chapter 540:

Her eyes swept across the hall, steady yet soft. “I know it will take time for the people to accept me, but I will wait. I will work tirelessly for it. So that one day, the people will look beyond my species and see only me… Emeriel Evenstone, the Syren. The Soulbond of Grand King Daemonikai.”

With that, she bowed—a deep, full-belly bow, full of humility and respect.

Complete silence.

Only the soft rustle of Emeriel’s gown and the quiet echo of her last words lingered in the air.

A single pair of hands began to clap—Vladya’s. His eyes gleamed with newfound respect.

Soon, Ottai joined in, his applause booming with enthusiasm.

Then, a high lord from the roundtable. And another.

One by one, others around the roundtable joined in, the sound of applause swelling and reverberating through the grand hall.

wasn’t just polite; it was genuine, carrying

even smiling—expressions

swelled with pride. The feeling rushed through him, warming

a long, tiring resistance. A slow,

impressive progress. Already, she was bridging the gap

eyes. She gave them a watery smile, wiping her cheeks. “Thank you, everyone,

than just hearing you out, Beloved,” Daemonikai thought, his heart swelling

the applause quieted, a few high lords rose from their seats and tilted their heads

Emeriel was confused.

him. “What are they doing?” she whispered, her

speak. He was stunned. He hadn’t expected

Grace?” she whispered

are acknowledging your greater position,” Henry interjected, Merilyn’s

to his feet. “Princess, it means that the high lords of Urai are willing to give you the chance

today if not for you,” Belzebob said, his gruff voice now surprisingly gentle, rising as well. “And you may not realize it, but

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