Chapter 106

"Halt!"

The moment they reached Nixus Bridge, the knight commander at the head of the column gave the order.

Adele and the rest of House Rodwell's knights reined in their horses in perfect unison.

"The priests of the Holy See are blocking the road."

The knight commander rode to Isabel's carriage to report.

She drew back the curtain and looked outside, tension creeping into her expression.

Dozens of priests in white robes stood lined up on either side of the road before Nixus Bridge.

One of them stepped forward — a young priest with a hawkish nose and sharp eyes.

"You'll need to step down from the carriage, my lady."

"I am Isabel Rodwell, Dowager Empress of the Kalaim Empire. I am on my way to welcome my son, Grand Duke Rustis, who comes here for the coronation."

"Who you are makes no difference, my lady. We are simply following…