"I will send my subordinates to take over the cities under your control. Once they get there, you can take your people home." The emperor patted Alaric's shoulder.
"Thank you for granting my request, Your Majesty." Feeling grateful, Alaric lowered his head.
"You deserve it." The emperor responded with a smile.
After that exchange, the emperor had a brief conversation with Donovan and the three Venerables. He mentioned that he would meet the Veronican empress and try to make up for her losses. To his words, the three Veronican Venerables could only agree without complaint.
Alaric who was observing from the side couldn't help but admire the emperor.
You will be respected if you have absolute power.
After some time, the Venerables of Veronica excused themselves. Donovan also bid them farewell and left with his subordinates.
Only Alaric and the emperor remained.
The emperor was silent for a while. Alaric didn't know what to say so he also stayed quiet.
