On the grand and pristine altar, the gaze of the Red Dragon Emperor descended, imparting an immense sense of oppression.
In the light of the sun, the emperor's eyes exuded an inexplicable sacredness and solemnity, making Adrian vaguely feel a sense of awe akin to facing the incarnation of the Sun God.
"You have finally arrived, Adrian."
The majestic voice emanated from the throat of the Red Dragon, heavy like the rumble of thunder, and at the moment of speaking, a scorching scent of sulfur approached, leaving him nearly suffocated.
"Adrian, Earl of Folner Territory of the Kingdom of Seleucis, pays respects to the legitimate monarch of Anzeta and Thrace, ruler of the North of Fianso, supreme Emperor of the Ashen Empire, His Majesty Cassius."
Adrian hastily half-kneeled on the ground, initially wanting to perform the noble's salute of Fadlan, but in his panic, he used the church rite of the Sun God Church instead.
