Valerian stood in front of The Empress calmly, and used his signs to convey his words to the lady, this action was a surprise to all of the people inside the room. They did not expect this boy to be so calm. Due to the wounds on her face, The Empress had not stepped out of her room in a long time. Even her children, will not come and stand in front of her because of these wounds and she can sense some hesitation in their gazes.
The Emperor was the only person who did not feel repulsed by her appearance. The only reason she would call the new people in front of her was to decide whether they can stay in the palace or not. It was like a test of their minds. When someone is too beautiful, people get charmed by them and when it is the opposite, they reveal disdain and disgust.
