Xiu Ying's eyes pierced through him like daggers, and Eren felt a chill run down his spine. Even Zia was raising an eyebrow in curiosity, while Eren's clone shifted awkwardly, trying to become as invisible as possible.
The Royal Guard didn't understand why the atmosphere had suddenly become so awkward.
Something even more strange was that an ordinary Royal Guard appeared to be sitting on the same table with the Holy Emperor for some reason.
He had worked in the Royal Army for quite some time, but he didn't remember seeing that person before. Was it someone that the Holy Emperor had trained in secret, only to let him come out now that the Emperor was finally showing his cards?
He knew that he couldn't ask these questions. The less he knew the better.
Eren composed himself, attempting to regain his calm demeanor despite the unexpected news.
