"Welcome to Lionara, Your Majesty," she said warmly.
As she looked around, she realized she was the highest ranking member of the royal family present at the moment.
Her siblings were likely occupied with preparations for the coronation. That made her, for now, the face of Lionara's royal household. The weight of that moment settled quietly on her shoulders, but she bore it with poise.
King Seungho studied her briefly before nodding in acknowledgment.
"Second Princess Nnenna," he said in his deep, regal voice, "I trust you've been well."
He was gracious, measured in both tone and presence. His words were polite, but not overly warm. Still, that was expected. After all, the alliances were still forming, and everything at this stage was careful diplomacy.
Once, Nnenna might have gone unnoticed in such circles. But now?
