As soon as the Empress entered the great hall, every single one of the people inside got on their feet to pay their respects.
With silence trailing her steps, Ilya made her way towards the seat reserved for her.
Even if she was the Empress, Her Highness didn't want to be treated as if she was more qualified than the Imperial Knighthood General Commander.
Before the Emperor's ascension, His Majesty held the position of the General Commander. However, once he was crowned, the Emperor gave the position to the highly revered Knight Commander, Duke Kjarius Nevr Percival
Having said all that, the Empress refused to seat at the head of the round table. She was satisfied seating somewhere in the middle.
At first, the Knight Commanders felt that the arrangement was a bit infelicitous. After all, Ilya was now the Empress.