Chapter 332: Emperor Herman’s Sadness
As Princess Loraine saw the figures outside the door, her eyes widened, and her heartbeat quickened with nervousness. Aldrian and Prince Claude then entered the room. At the same time, Aldrian noticed the princess looking at him with a trembling gaze, prompting him to smile.
"Why is that man here?!" Princess Loraine thought.
Emperor Herman, who sensed the change in his daughter’s demeanor and noticed her slight trembling, knew why his daughter like that. However, he put the matter aside for now as he stood up from his seat.
As he approached Aldrian, he couldn’t help but be surprised by how young the person before him was. He had assumed that the mysterious swordmaster would be at least a middle-aged man, but Aldrian appeared to be in his teens.
He considered the possibility that this was merely a disguise for some unknown reason, but he still believed Aldrian was truly young—he could sense it. Nonetheless, he set aside the matter of age, deciding not to pursue it further.
"Father, I brought the swordmaster I told you about. He is the one who helped us," Prince Claude said while gesturing with his hand.
Aldrian gave a slight bow after the prince introduced him to Emperor Herman.
"So, you are the one many have been talking about? Rumors can say anything, but now that you are standing before me, I must admit they do not do you justice. What can I say? The previous generation will always be surpassed by the new. Welcome to the imperial palace," Emperor Herman said, offering his hand for a handshake.
Aldrian, of course, did not refuse the emperor’s offer and accepted it.
"It is my honor to be invited here, Your Majesty. This truly gives my humble self an experience I will never forget."
"Ahahaha, you exaggerate. With your strength, I am sure you have experienced this many times already. Have a seat—it is not good to keep standing when you have just arrived."