Chapter 92
on the bottom was an ink seal bearing the flaming phoenix of the West. Halle looked back up to him quizzically. “In truth, this is a hollow title.” Lord Ophain did not make her ask outright. With a nod in the Emperor’s direction, he continued, “Only the Emperor may elevate lords and ladies to the court of nobility. But the West maintains its traditions and honors the old ways. Any who are able to read those words will know that the Lady Halle Yarl is considered a Duchess of the West by Order of Lord Ophain Ci’Dan.” Halle stared in awe. Hollow title or no, it was more esteem than she had ever contemplated in her life. She made the mistake of looking to the Emperor and resisted the urge to push the fabric back in Lord Ophain’s palms. Emperor Solaris’s eyes were steely. She gripped the rib
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