The crowd was full and as expected, it seemed like everyone who was there was someone from the empire, but they weren't nobodies. Sylvia could tell just from looking at their clothing and the ties placed on their bodies.
The empire certainly wasn't lacking in funds like the Red Wings were, that was for sure. However there were still a few people that weren't from the empire. In order not to feel so alienated, they had all been boxed up together in their own area, protected by some of the best empire guards.
All of those that had come from other kingdoms had been placed in one area. They had more space and weren't cramped up, and the guards wouldn't allow for anyone else to come in. They had been given the VIP treatment. In a way, they now felt even more alienated from the others.
