Chapter 124
“…Huff! Hah!”
A man sprinted down an opulent corridor, clutching a stack of documents in both hands, his body drenched in perspiration. His face bore the weight of disappointment as he realized he was running behind schedule, not just any delay. The man’s thoughts gravitated towards the individual awaiting his arrival.
The Emperor of Magentano.
Asterion Testarosa Magentano.
The supreme ruler of the continent’s most formidable nation would not just be waiting; he would be seething with impatience. The mere contemplation of this made the man’s legs nearly give way.
Yet, he summoned every ounce of resolve, thinking of his children, who cheered him on like enthusiastic rabbits, and his wife, who possessed the strength of a bear. With renewed determination, he hastened his pace. Finally, he reached his destination, the innermost chamber of the imperial palace, the Emperor’s quarters.
“…You’re late.”
As he entered, striving to appear presentable, a single word struck him like a heavy blow—it was the Emperor’s commanding voice. Once again, the man’s legs threatened to give way, but he held his composure and swiftly spoke to save himself.
“Your Majesty, the rightful ruler of this land, I’m here to report. I had every intention of arriving on time, but I committed a grave error by gathering and summarizing additional incoming information.”