A blue light shone and attracted all gazes.
A quick look and I found that it was coming from the pocket of the Royal Advisor.
Honestly, the man's presence in the room had completely faded before now.
He quickly brought out the shining blue item from within his pocket.
A voice came from within it in the next instant.
"We have received an emergency signal from Whittown. War is said to be inevitable. We await your commands"
The throne room descended into utter silence once more as none dared to speak.
The Emperor's eyes darted between me and Sir Lugard as he spoke…
"It seems that I will have to hold your punishment until later, Sir Lugard. Go and get ready. As you have heard, war may be on the horizon"
As if expecting it, Sir Lugard replied immediately after.
"Yes, your majesty" he said, before taking fast steps out of the throne room.
And I followed suit.
I got up and started walking backwards as I spoke…
