The competition starts (2)

"Apologies for coming late , your majesty ". Norman , the leader of the ancient Yi clan cupped his fists and said . Barison also bowed in apology .

"It's nothing ". I waved my hand dismissively .

Allison , who also accompanied them looked at me with a Strange gaze . Not so long ago , she could comfortably sit beside me and converse but now , she dare not harbour such thought at all .

I smiled at her in greeting but she only bowed her head and said nothing . Complicated emotions filled her eyes . I saw the complicated emotions on her face and said nothing .

It was better for any budding feelings that she may have to be squashed completely at the beginning stage . Romance was not in my mind at all .

The leaders of the ancient clans greeted the martial gods and other people present before going to their seats . The ancient clans was subtlely regarded as a separate force from the martial palace .