The heads and representatives of the Four Pillar Families swiftly stood up upon the revelation that Anna was the direct descendant of the Ro'an emperor.
"Is this really the truth, Your Highness Prince Kiev? Please don't make up a story! This is a serious matter!" said Matthew earnestly.
Kiev turned towards them with glaring eyes.
"Do I look like I'm creating a fairytale? I risked my life by admitting to a crime I didn't commit to protect Princess Anna! Would anyone in their right mind do this casually?" he berated them.
The Marquess of Roland downcast his eyes, feeling guilty. However, doubts still lingered among them and the rest.
King Kyden, still baffled by the story, asked Kiev, "You said your people had no choice but to surrender Anna to her father. As far as I know, the Mederians are skilled in combat and possess magical abilities. Why didn't you fight back? Her father was just an ordinary man with no power."
