The Emperor

The white-winged woman was filled with reverence and fear as she looked at the Emperor. She had expected them to put great importance on her news, but to come out himself, she would never have expected this.

Although she was honored, she also suddenly started to doubt herself. Was it indeed a Sovereign Beast she had encountered? Had she not just been confused?

If she had made a mistake, she did not doubt that she would end up dead. Lying to the Emperor was, without a doubt, the biggest taboo of them all.

"This... this way," she said trembling as she started to walk out the palace with trembling legs.

The Emperor could not walk to the harbor; it was not befitting for someone of his status. As soon as they exited the palace, a luxurious carriage was waiting for them.

Outside the carriage wasere a regiment of soldiers, all of them were standing motionless, their eyes sharp and their bodies taut.