In the Karan Empire's castle, the emperor and a friendly-looking middle-aged man were having a pleasant conversation. They were clicking their cups now and then with obvious joy. "De Lan, this son of yours is very promising." The emperor smiled, and so did the middle-aged man on his opposite side. The smile made him seem even more friendly. He was born to be approachable.
"You flatter me, Your Majesty. My son cannot compare to your children. All of them have unlimited potential." De Lan smiled humbly. The emperor laughed loudly hearing that. "You think I don't know my children? They're nothing compared to your son!"
De Lan smiled and didn't say anything. After talking and smiling for a while, the emperor finally approached the topic with glittering eyes. "You've heard about the matter, right?"
De Lan was slightly dazed, and then nodded. "I didn't expect the change of schedule. Are the other empires all fine with it?"
