Chapter 31: Summoning (3)
A hush fell over the Hall of Wisdom, so quiet that even the faintest whisper of dust settling was audible. The crowd was still as statues.
'Did he plan this all along?'
Zion found himself under the Emperor's gaze.
The situation was getting intriguing.
In truth, looking back, this was the only way Urdios could have lent a hand. By naming him heir in this manner, qualifications or power aside, Zion would be legally closer to the throne than anyone else. It would also help him gain control over the 'Eternal Shadows', the empire's eyes that only the Emperor could command.
'But will the other princes and princesses accept this?'
There would undoubtedly be massive resistance.
The Emperor was surely aware of that.
Yet, by openly declaring Zion as the successor, he was inviting him to rise against the challenge.