What happened next shocked them again.

Morticia walked down quickly, bent her knees, and knelt in front of Archfiend Antigonus. Her beautiful face was full of excitement and joy. "Pleasure to see you again, Your Excellency."

All of a sudden, the entire hall fell into silence.

The rest of the people froze as if they were dumbfounded. Their brains buzzed and went blank.

What happened?

How could the Empress kneel toward that man and refer to him as His Excellency? Who on earth could make the E