Book 3: Chapter 143.2 – Tia (1)

Book 3: Chapter 143.2 – Tia (1)

USD: A moment after entering

Location: Luna, Imperial Residency, Audience Hall

The audience hall was hushed, every eye fixated upon the interaction of the Celestia and the Empress.

At last, Empress Psi spoke, her voice devoid of warmth. You may rise, daughter.

Withdrawing her lips from her mother's hand, Celestia stood and met her mothers gaze for the first time since entering the hall. A pair of ruby eyes stared back blankly, their depths unfathomable.

The audience hall was hushed, the earlier chatter and gossip silenced.

At last, the Empress spoke, her voice devoid of warmth. You may rise, daughter.

Withdrawing her lips, Celestia stood and met her mothers gaze for the first time since entering the hall. A pair of ruby eyes stared back blankly, their depths unfathomable as ever.

Take your place, Empress Psi commanded, and Celestia hastened to join the line of her siblings. The order had been altered, positioning her between Andrew, her eldest brother and heir apparent, and Melanie, the oldest imperial yet to receive a core system to govern.

Both offered her fake smiles.

A pair of trumpets blared as the Empress rose from her throne, and all those present snapped to attention, pressing their fists to their chests in salute.

All Hail Her Imperial Majesty Empress Psi! Unity, Strength, Progress!

The Empress raised her hand and clenched it into a fist, silencing the hall once more. Her clear, authoritative voice filled the chamber, resonating with power and command.

Today, we grant our daughter, the Imperial Princess Celestia, the fief and incomes of Jupiter and its moons. She shall henceforth hold the title of Imperial Duchess of Jupiter and be uplifted to Chi NAI, to match the rank of her siblings to prepare for her eventual elevation to system ruler.

Celestias eyes widened in surprise and confusion, but she quickly suppressed her emotions, maintaining a stoic expression. She could feel the heat and scorn of her siblings glares on the back of her neck. Her small hands clenched into fists as she did her best to ignore their animosity.

No one had informed her of these plans, and she couldnt comprehend the implications of her mothers proclamation. She knew it marked a significant turning point, but not how it would affect her future.

Everywhere she looked, little highlights around items appeared, along with miniature descriptions that should have been too small to read but were still clearly understandable to her mind.

Shes awake. Andrew said, and the door to her room opened all the way as Tias two siblings entered.

Her new visual assistance highlighted both of them in a deluge of data streams.

|Nanite System Detected|

|Authenticating|

|Chi Handshake, confirmed. |

|Friendly Signal, Accepted. |

Andrew frowned at her before speaking. Finally awake, Celestia? Your prolonged recuperation took twice as long as it should have.

Celestia looked down. Im sorry.

Melanie stepped in front of him, a placating hand on his chest forestalling him as she shot off a sickening smile towards Tia. Dont mind our grumpy brother, Celestia. Let me help you get used to your new abilities.

Tia blinked, looking up, confused.

Why? she blurted without thinking, the offer completely at odds at what she had heard earlier.

Because youre really my little sister now. Its my job to help you. Melanie offered with a smile.

Tia swallowed before cautiously answering. Thank you.

Doubt filled her chest, but

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