"That's absurd, Viscount Machartus." Vhelian said as he aggressively leaned back on his seat, "It should be within the Emperor's discretion whether the request gets approved or not. Why do the Royal Children have a say during the audience?"
"Yes, you're not mistaken with that, Young Master. The Emperor takes control of just about every affair that warranted his word. However, the Royal Children are capable enough to make the Emperor heed their opinions, especially the first and third prince, and the first princess."
Vhelian crooked his nose, still dubious about what Gover was claiming. As much as they were capable, the Emperor's authority went beyond anything else that mattered.
The Emperor of the Etheros Empire was known to be an authoritarian as well as a perfectionist. His Majesty was sentient that his ideals wouldn't come to fruition because of the differences in his retainers.
