Russell could tell from the minute changes in the Emperor's gaze and demeanor that he had guessed right again.
His social strategy was correct—of course, it might also have been because an Inferior was standing nearby for comparison, which made the Emperor suddenly full of fondness for Russell.
"A young man with great demeanor. Very good, very spirited."
The Emperor nodded, his previously tightened lips couldn't help but curve slightly upwards as he praised openly and with a deep voice, "I appreciate it.
"—The person who steps forward to become a hero in the time of others' peril, and not like some young people who have no manners and only know how to point fingers."
The Inferior gave him a cold glance.
After all, Russell was still present, so he refrained from lashing out at him.
In front of Russell, he refrained from promoting his theory of attacking "heroes" in public.
...It was not to save face for Russell.
Mainly, it wouldn't look good if it got out.
