Chapter 146

"Sword energy?"

The Emperor spoke first.

"You mean to say that your husband is—"

"Yes, Your Majesty. In Rosenthal, my husband awakened as a Sword Master. The sword energy you are witnessing is the proof."

At Rene's confirmation, every face in the vicinity went blank with shock. None more so than Gisela, who had gone the colour of ash.

If Rene was already regarded as the strongest mage in Stade's living history — and now her husband was its only living Sword Master—

Anton cannot compete with this. Not even close.

Even with Rommel at his side, it wasn't enough. And even Joachim was now, openly, the Princess's man.

Everything was over. Gisela felt the certainty of it land in her body, and swayed where she stood.

"Your Majesty! Are you all right?"

Marcella's cry cut through the moment.

"My — what a strong reaction," Rene observed pleasantly.

"Her Majesty…