The time had come.
In those last three days, Konrad had managed to condense three Supreme Meridians on top of the three God Meridians he'd already unlocked. However, he still needed six more to complete the most outstanding of first Fleshly Transformations. Perhaps through Yvonne, he could glean some insight on how to accelerate the process.
"Understood, your majesty."
With that said, Konrad excused himself. A duo of Verena's personal attendants awaited on the outside. Unbeknown to him, as he exited the room, a mixture of loss and expectation intermingled within the empress' face.
"I hope you won't disappoint me."
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"One of Noble Imperial Consort Yvonne's head-eunuchs died recently. Her majesty arranged for you to replace him."
Said one of the attendants while briefing Konrad on his new position. Konrad understood that the head eunuch's death was most likely arranged for the empress' convenience, but that didn't bother him in the slightest.