Chapter 175: A Royal Negotiation
The moment Adam took control of Eric’s body he entered the Principal’s private office.
He saw the two figures seated within. The Principal Logan and beside him the Emperor David. They were both seated on a plush comfortable sofa. An air of serious weighty discussion hung between them.
Adam smiled internally. A cold calculating amusement flickered within his ancient consciousness. I know why the Emperor is here, he thought.
His understanding of mortal politics of the pressures of nobility and power was far more profound than Eric’s ever could be. He understood this game perfectly.
With a calm unhurried grace that was entirely at odds with Eric’s usual nervous demeanor Adam walked over to the sofa.
It was adjacent to the one where the Principal and the Emperor were seated. And he sat down. He did not wait to be invited to sit. He acted as if he belonged there.
The Principal and the Emperor both watched him. Their expressions were unreadable.
For a few long silent seconds the only sound in the room was the soft ticking of a large grandfather clock that stood in the corner. The tension was palpable.
Finally the Emperor let out a slow deliberate sigh. He looked at Adam. "Eric," he began his voice the deep resonant rumble of absolute authority "I need to talk to you about something important."
But before the Emperor could finish his sentence before he could lay out his request or his command Adam interrupted him.
"I know what you are going to say My Lord Emperor," Adam said. His voice was calm respectful yet it carried an undeniable undercurrent of confidence. "But before you ask anything of me I too have something to ask of you."