Chapter 23. The Desire of the Gods

When they arrived at the fortified city, Giovanna noticed the unusual movement in front of her house and got off her horse, Anchan also got off and soon some servants came and took them away. Giovanna approached and glared angrily at Yuki. Her mother held her gaze with a challenge and then turned to the people gathered there.

"That young woman cannot lead and inherit the crown of our people! She is a woman and will never be ready to take the throne. My son, Jensen, despite being younger, was raised and educated with teachers who prepared him to be a good ruler. But she is threatening his life, wanting the inheritance of the god of us all for herself, even though she knows that according to their customs, the inheritance always goes to the male child." She said, pointing at Giovanna, who continued to stare at her angrily, as if she hadn't heard her words and, looking at her daughter again, smiled debauchedly at her before turning to the crowd, which was only gett