"Master, the two princesses of the Dragon Dynasty, Princess Phoenix and Princess Celeste, are more than just beautiful women," Alana said, and there was a quiet, unfeigned admiration in her voice that made Marcus pay closer attention. "They're brilliant, powerful, and the absolute pride of the human race."
Marcus leaned back slightly, intrigued. He had heard their names in passing before, the kind of figures people mentioned with casual awe, but the way Alana spoke about them carried a depth of reverence that suggested they were far more than distant symbols or ornamental royalty.
