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Soren and Empress Maria were utterly unprepared to hear such an explosive revelation from Alonso.

Their minds flooded with doubt and shock, a whirlwind of thoughts colliding.

Soren stared wide-eyed at Alonso, an insatiable curiosity bubbling within him, yet unsure how to even begin questioning.

He never imagined that his family's history concealed such a secret, especially one involving figures of such esteemed status.

The tale of Empress Elizabeth was known throughout the palace; it was considered Emperor Gustav's greatest scandal, yet Alonso's words hinted at a drastically different truth.

Empress Maria was equally astonished, instinctively covering her mouth, her eyes wide with disbelief.

From a young age, she had heard tales of her family's glorious deeds, holding her ancestors in high esteem, but these sudden words felt like the unveiling of a long-hidden shame in her family's history, leaving her struggling to accept it.

She looked at Alonso, her lips trembling slightly, wanting to understand but also fearing the potentially unsavory truths, a complex mix of emotions swirling within her, leaving her deeply unsettled.

Alonso seemed to realize he had spoken out of turn in a moment of heightened emotion, revealing something he shouldn't have.

His brow furrowed, a hint of regret flickering across his face, but the words were already out, impossible to retract, leaving him to gaze with a complicated expression at the shocked pair before him.

After a long silence, Alonso sighed softly, the heavy sigh seeming to carry an endless burden of resentment and helplessness.

Then, he raised a finger, pointing directly at Soren, his eyes filled with a disappointed anger, and he rebuked, "Every generation of you Prague emperors lusts after their stepmothers; what kind of depravity is that?"

His voice trembled slightly with agitation, each word carrying a fiery weight, echoing in the quiet chamber, intensifying the already tense atmosphere.

"Our Harun family truly owes your Prague family," Alonso continued, his words laced with indignation, as if years of pent-up frustration were now erupting.

The Harun and Prague families were intricately linked, and because of this, the past entanglements, the unspoken secrets, all fueled Alonso's current bitterness, and Soren's actions had undoubtedly touched a raw nerve, causing him to finally lose control of his emotions.

Soren was bewildered by the scolding, his brow furrowed, his mind filled with confusion.

He dedicated himself to the empire's affairs, and while he had indeed developed feelings for Empress Maria, it was a matter of uncontrollable emotion; how could this be connected to the so-called 'misdeeds' of every Prague emperor?

He couldn't comprehend how his family's ancestors could have such a scandalous past.

Why had he never heard of it before?

He opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but realizing Alonso was currently in a fit of anger, his explanation would likely only add fuel to the fire, so he swallowed the words, his expression still conveying defiance and confusion.

Empress Maria's gaze towards Soren also carried a strange light, filled with shock, doubt, and a hint of barely perceptible distance.

She had never imagined the Prague family had such a reputation, and although her love for Soren was genuine, hearing this family 'secret history' inevitably stirred a sense of unease within her.

She couldn't help but wonder if Soren's feelings for her were also influenced by his family's tendencies, or if they were purely sincere.

Her emotions became incredibly complex, and her gaze towards Soren lost its previous purity and ardor, replaced with a more complex and probing quality.

The atmosphere within the room seemed to solidify, a mixture of awkwardness, tension, and confusion, each person lost in their own thoughts, unsure how to break the stalemate.

Upon hearing Alonso's words, Shadow felt a sinking sensation, knowing that such royal family scandals were best left untouched.

The less involved, the better, as even hearing a single extra word could bring unnecessary trouble in the future.

Immediately, he tactfully turned silently, quickly leaving the palace, and standing guard outside, fulfilling his duty.

He stood ramrod straight, his eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings, but his ears perked up involuntarily; after all, the information revealed in those words was far too great, and even if he didn't want to listen, he couldn't help but want to capture some of the subsequent content.

Alonso glared at her, feeling both helpless and angry at his undisciplined granddaughter.

But seeing her persistent determination, he finally sighed and slowly began, "Back then, that scoundrel Millius was like your relationship with Soren, a stepson adopted by my sister to solidify her position.

Who would have thought that as they spent time together, they would develop an inappropriate affection, completely disregarding societal ethics, and eventually end up together?"

As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, seemingly still harboring resentment towards that past event, his expression filled with a complex mix of regret and indignation.

Upon hearing this, Empress Maria's mouth widened involuntarily, her face filled with astonishment.

She never imagined that the founding emperor Millius and the founding empress had such a hidden and unethical past.

In her mind, they had always been figures revered and praised by the empire, the sacred and unquestionable role models of the royal family, but this truth was like a heavy hammer, slamming hard into her heart, leaving her struggling to accept it.

Soren was even more incredulous, his eyes wide with shock.

He had heard countless stories about the founding emperor, the glory of the sacred Prague family.

In his heart, he had always been a radiant and great figure, the goal he strived to achieve, but now he was told about such a scandalous secret history, the impact was too great.

He couldn't help but re-examine his family's past, and he had a deeper entanglement with his feelings for Empress Maria, would their feelings also be like their ancestors, not tolerated by the world, and criticized by future generations?