Clash of Monarchs (part 3)

"That is quite enough,"

Kaiser's calm voice preceded him into the reception room. All eyes turned toward the door as the Archduke arrived, followed by the three Dukes of Emoria, with King Aldric of Varinthia closely behind. They all came to a stop in the center of the room.

Rauul's worried eyes briefly swept over Adela before fixing on Emanuel de Lanark with a murderous glint, swiftly concealed by a polite bow, mirroring the actions of the two other Dukes in the presence of their King.

"You knew about this?!" Emanuel addressed his brother with a tone of disbelief.

"Of course, I did. This is my Archduchy, and this man is the spitting image of the last Emperor… Isn't that right, Baron?"

Gustav entered the reception room, closely followed by Arkin. Both of them promptly bowed before the King and the Crown Prince before Gustav could respond to Kaiser.

"Yes, Your Excellency."