"Have you all heard about the royal address?"
"My, how could I have not? It appears that, on his deathbed, His Majesty the Emperor will surely be passing on his wisdom to the royals, to the emperors and empresses of the future."
"Sounds boring."
"Agreed. I'm glad I don't have to attend such a boring event!"
"Do not look down on it; it's an important event."
"Ah, Damia! Don't play with your food."
Rui smiled wryly as his eyes wandered across the table.
Fae had organized a short get-together, inviting Kane, Fiona, Nel, Hever, Milliana, and Dalen to an evening gathering at a place in the town of Hajin.
"It's a shame that the Emperor of Harmony may not be the emperor for too long," Fiona heaved a sigh. "I can only imagine the chaos that will ensue after he passes away."
"It will be a rough and uncertain time for the Kandrian Empire," Fae heaved a sigh. "We can only hold tight and hope for the best."
