"From today onward, you will be the Count Walpurgis of Xetraria!"
"Huh?"
The reception hall, which had maintained a festive atmosphere despite Adall's (Lilith's) disrespect towards the Emperor, suddenly fell into complete silence.
Everyone had expected the Emperor to take this opportunity to make a grand gesture, especially given how he had practically forced young Adall to attend the reception by manipulating public opinion against him.
But no one had anticipated that he would immediately impose a noble title upon him. Indeed, the tone of his voice left no doubt: this was not an offer, but an order.
The silence deepened as everyone eagerly awaited the young man's response. Would he accept it? Or would he refuse, further tarnishing the Emperor's prestige?
However, his response did not take long to come.
