Chapter123 THE ASCENSION CEREMONY

An ascension ceremony differed greatly from simply being crowned as the queen of the zamuda. It was more than just a title—it signified that you were the recognized luna of the pack. In this kingdom, only through marriage to the king could one officially become the queen. While being queen granted you absolute power, akin to that of the king, becoming a luna meant you shared in that power, yet the king always remained above you. The difference between the two roles was nuanced, but the reality remained that the queen held a slightly higher rank. This ascension ceremony would serve to formally introduce Xina to the people, ensuring they recognized her as their luna in a ceremonial and proper manner. It was a significant day for Xina, and to say she was nervous would be a vast understatement. "Can we skip today?" Xina asked Jade with a hopeful look. Her nerves had transformed into a gnawing terror. She was petrified at the thought of facing all those people. This would be her first en