At Night, Imperial Palace ~
"Your Highness, you are not permitted to—"
"MOVE!!"
The knights were compelled to step aside as the Crown Prince, in a fit of rage, pushed past them to enter the emperor's bedroom.
"FATHER!!!"
Cathain's thunderous voice resounded through the emperor's opulent bedroom, causing him to halt mid-sip of his wine—a pause that only fueled Cathain's fury further.
There his father stood, sipping wine as though all was well!
"What's the matter, Son?"
Emperor Valerian spoke as he set down the glass of wine on the tea table before him, before stepping out onto the balcony.
"I want to know why you did that, Father."
Cathain inquired, an evident frown creasing his face, as the emperor secured the black robe around his frame and draped a blue shawl over his shoulder.
