As Napoleon's words concluded, he gracefully stood up from his throne, an action that prompted an immediate and synchronized response from the Palace of Versailles staffers. They each genuflected with deep reverence, their movements harmoniously echoing the respect and awe they held for their Emperor.
The Japanese delegates observed this ritual with a mix of astonishment and contemplation. For them, accustomed to their own forms of respect and hierarchy, the scene unfolded like a theatrical performance of loyalty and devotion. It was as if they were witnessing the embodiment of a deity in human form, a concept both foreign and fascinating to them.
So this is what it is like to stand before an Emperor whose domain is the strongest on the planet. Even stronger than the nation they looked up to for the last thousand years, China.
