Chapter 172: I Would Give You Everything (1)
Thanks to Setta, Apollonia and her guests entered the palace unhindered through the wide-open castle gates.
The palace staff, who had spent the entire day decorating the palace with various flowers and jewels in anticipation of Perris’ arrival, as well as the knights who remained, were initially plunged into deep confusion.
Some even inquired about Perris’ whereabouts even upon seeing Apollonia wearing the velvet crown.
However, as they witnessed Perris and Count Amon being led in, most people snapped out of their confusion and recognized that they had no choice but to show respect to Apollonia, especially since Gaius had not returned.
While some individuals muttered and grumbled, speculating about Apollonia’s potential rebellion, the truth was revealed in the temple and spread throughout the palace, compelling even the skeptics to acknowledge her as the empress.
