Chapter 98
… Is today finally the day?
Emperor Asterion opened his eyes. For a month, he had been reclined, gazing at the ceiling of the VVIP ward. Today might mark the final instance he would lay his eyes upon this ceiling. There would be no justification for his presence here again.
It must be so.
“Your Majesty, we shall commence now.”
“…”
A weathered, aged voice reverberated. With significant effort, the emperor shifted his head, a motion that occurred with great difficulty. His eyelids were partially raised. Through them, he beheld an elderly man attired in a pristine white robe.
It was the archbishop.
Several more figures stood alongside him: the chamberlain, the captain of the guard, and his eldest son, Raciel.
“…”