At that point, Adela's father was at the center of the emperor's fury. Adela was completely unconcerned about her mother and father. But this time, she was ready to obey the emperor's orders.
Adela's response caused the emperor to grin at her, but the empress didn't smile. Her expression was somber, as though she were contemplating something, or even assuming that she didn't like Adela. Alison didn't even blink her eyes away from Adela; she was so captivated by Adela.
Adela noticed everything around her. She didn't waste time there, so she took a step back and bowed her head slightly. She didn't like the empress either, and whether the empress disliked her didn't matter to her. Adela detested everyone tied to the empire in reality. Alfred approached the emperor to bid him farewell, touched his hands, and then turned to depart. But Adela spotted the emperor whispering something into her father's ear, and her father's expression altered abruptly.
