On the very afternoon Astrid returned to the imperial capital, word began circulating among the nobility that Her Highness the Regent had returned in triumph and taken up residence in her palace chambers.
After all, throughout the entire empire, she was probably the only person capable of making Her Majesty temporarily set aside his heavy burden of state affairs to personally welcome her at the royal air harbor. Furthermore, Astrid had made no attempt to conceal herself when stepping out of the carriage. Instead, she had appeared openly before the public, announcing her return to every noble in the imperial capital.
The following day, the latest issue of the Empire Weekly was distributed ahead of schedule. The reports that Astrid Calliste had become the other ruler of the Kingdom of Velys and assumed the position of Pope of Light finally received official confirmation, instantly causing an uproar.
