Chapter 192 Chapter 192 AEKERIA The next morning , Ackeira was beside herself with worry as she stepped into the grand court alongside Emeriel .
They had tried to be brave when they Ceived the summons , dressing in their slave uniforms with unsteady hands .
But now , standing before the imposing double doors of the court , her heart repeated somersaults .
As the doors creaked open , Ems hand grabbed hers , her anxious eyes reflecting the same fear that gripped Aekeira .
Linking their fingers , Aekeria mouthed .
Its going to be fine .
They stood at the center of the court , surrounded by lords , high ranking officials , and nobles , their eyes heavy and assessing .
Aekeiras gaze immediately found Grand Lord Vladya , seated at the right of the king .
He was as stoic as ever , his attention solely on the parchment he was writing on , never once sparing her a glance .
Contrary to what Emeriel had said , Aekeira knew he had been avoiding her all week .
She had felt it the deliberate absence , the cold distance .
And it hurt .
Aekeira had thought they were making progress .
After the day they spent together in his chambers , when he had shared a piece of himself with her , she had dared to hope .
Maybe , just maybe , he was letting her in .
But now , it was clear .
He wasnt .
In fact , he had withdrawn from her completely .
Was it the feral madness yet again ? Or had he decided a mere human wasnt worth it ? Aekeira wished she could say it hadnt bothered her , but the truth was , she had been downright obsessing over the reasons .
Trying to justify his silence , his avoidance .
Maybe their paths simply had not crossed ? So why hasnt he spared me a glance here ? Not even once ? We are gathered here today to make a decree .
The grand kings voice rang out over the court .
For too long , these two souls have been bound in chains , denied their freedom and dignity .
Today , we acknowledge their dedication and service to Urai .
By the power vested in me by this court and in the presence of these witnesses , I hereby declare that the bonds of their enslavement are broken .
Aekeira heard the words , but their meaning didnt sink in .
Bonds of enslavements are broken .
Bonds of enslavement ..
broken ? A quick glance at Emeriel confirmed her sister was just as confused .
From this moment forth , you are free women , no longer subject to the will of another , the grand king continued .
May you walk with your heads held high , knowing you are equal in the eyes of this land and its people .
Go forth , live your lives as you choose , and may you find peace and happiness in your newfound freedom .
We are free … ? 爆 She could all e radiating ren burrl wehrystor we th hey are and chry were gring 产品 供 Tree Krial Limerl mundled arms her des Yes , we are .
Im Unreal .
Ten months of slavery .
Was it really on No more back breaking chores , slavemasters with their spänd Sips , baerly edible fool , nights of arvan , e Gata King them , being naked before lord on the rousuitable walls truly over I never thought this day would come , Emeriel choked out , pulang back to glance around the room .
How is this possible Ackerra shook her head .
I dont know .
As the grand king scribbled on a scroll , passing it around to the high lords for their signatures , Ackra wached them freedom become more tangible with each mark With every stroke of the quill , their chains unraveled .
Then , the words the grand king said , came back to her .
A troop awaits to safely take you back home Ackeira stilled .
Her breath , her heart , everything inside her froze They were going back home , Back to Navia .
Emeriel tensed too .
In her eyes , Aekeira saw the realization as clear as water .
Aekeira looked at the podium where Lord Vladya and King Daemonikai were scrutinizing the scrolls , focused solely on s formalities .
Same ironclad control , same poker face and eyes that revealed nothing .
Both males , so different yet so lise th many ways .
She wished desperately that she could see what was going through Lord Vladyas mind .
Why hadnt he looked at her ? Not even a glance .
But she knew why .
They were being sent away .
These two impossibly stubborn males were getting rid of them the only way they knew how .
Millions of miles a de universe , far enough they would never return .
They want us gone so badly they are willing to set us free for it .
It h hurts .
Emeriels broken whisper made Aekeiras eyes water 12:56 Mon , Jan 20 GR .
Chapter 192 08 % +13 ) Her throat clogged , tears stinging her eyes .
Aekeira blinked franticly , struggling to process what she had just heard .
Had she heard it right ? Could it be real ? The room , the faces , the grand king there was no way this was a dream .
Emeriel pressed closer , squeezing Aekeiras hand .
We .
Are .
Free .
Let this act serve as a reminder that good deeds can be rewarded , and this court stands in support of new beginnings .
Once done from here , a troop awaits to safely take them back home .
The grand king finally stared at them .
The future is yours to shape .
Be free , be strong , and may you find joy in the days ahead Happiness surged through Aekeira , so powerful it held no bounds .
She could feel it radiating from Emeriel as well .
Her sisters face broke into a wide smile , and before she knew it , Emeriel was in her arms , and they were hugging passionately .
Were free , Keira ! Emeriel mumbled into her shoulder .
Yes , we are , Em .
Unreal .
Ten months of slavery .
Was it really over ? No more back breaking chores , slavemasters with their spiked whips , barely edible food , nights of starvation , mistresses attacking them , being naked before lords on the roundtable .
Was it truly over ? I never thought this day would come , Emeriel choked out , pulling back to glance around the room .
How is this day even possible ? Aekeira shook her head .
I dont know .
As the grand king scribbled on a scroll , passing it around to the high lords for their signatures , Aekeira watched their freedom become more tangible with each mark .
With every stroke of the quill , their chains unraveled .
Then , the words the grand king said , came back to her .
A troop awaits to safely take you back home .
Aekeira stilled .
Her breath , her heart , everything inside her froze .
They were going back home .
Back to Navia .
Emeriel tensed too .
In her eyes , Aekeira saw the realization as clear as water .
Aekeira looked at the podium where Lord Vladya and King Daemonikai were scrutinizing the scrolls , focused solely on the formalities .
Same ironclad control , same poker face and eyes that revealed nothing .

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Both males , so different yet so alike in many ways .
She wished desperately that she could see what was going through Lord Vladyas mind .
Why hadnt he looked at her ? Not even a glance .
But she knew why .
They were being sent away .
These two impossibly stubborn males were getting rid of them the only way they knew how .
Millions of miles across the universe , far enough they would never return .
They want us gone so badly they are willing to set us free for it .
It h hurts , Emeriels broken whisper made Aekeiras eyes water 2/3 12:56 Mon , Jan 20 GR .
Chapter 192 I know , Em , Aekeiras hand clenched into the fabric of her skirt I know .
Being free was exhilarating , but at what cost ? Freedom , it seemed , came with its own kind of pain .
Standing at the gates of Ravenshadow with Emeriel , they gazed back at the towering castle that had been their home and doom for nearly a year .
Its magnificent pillars stretched high , almost reaching the sky .
Aekeira noticed the glares from the Urekai people passing by , their hatred directed squarely at Emeriel .
The strength of their disdain made her stomach churn .
If it werent for the protective troop of soldiers surrounding them , Em would surely have been attacked .
Moving toward the carriage , she asked Em .
Are you ready to go Em did not respond immediately , her eyes lingering on the stone walls , tracing every corner of the fortress as if to carve it into memory .
Finally , she turned to Aekeira .
Yes , Im ready .
Just as they were about to step in , a voice called out .
Wait ! ר ?