~Kaida Orion POV~
Then a court scribal master stepped in, he produced a golden seal scroll: "Sovereign may not allow shared vessels under Crown decree. Royal tradition requires single heir must be designated. But a clause exists...royal clause 9.42...that allows vessel of dual heirs only if both heirs bear royal appointment signature." I froze, the chest shivered.
The envoy's eyes narrowed. "This provision was not communicated in prior hearings."
Biat gritted his teeth: "Then we must fulfill royal appointment or risk annulment." A hush.
Lunara stirred, small hand seeking mine, I clasped her tight. I swallowed pain. Official letters had now challenged not just clause but vessel format. We might lose half, or both if we fail to sign.
Moon Priest whispered, "Your mother's contract binds both and Crown traditions now demand appointment signature."
