They gathered king of Asina Richard, the emperor of Tamerid, and the bodies of many other important figures, taking them away one by one, and quickly cleaned the bloodstains. Then, a ceremonial long carpet was laid in front of Alpshar's tent, and Lutharion, the Emperor of Tiamat, walked to the end of the carpet.
Lutharion, the Emperor of Tiamat, walked along the long carpet with his head bowed towards Alpshar. Each step deepened the silence within the camp. Soldiers and commanders gathered around the tent, held their breath, watching the moment unfold. With the most powerful emperor about to kneel before him, Alpshar was now recognized not just as a ruler but as the undisputed conqueror of the continent.
When Lutharion reached the throne-like chair where Alpshar sat, the clinking of his armor echoed as he knelt. Bowing his head deeply and looking at the ground, he began to speak in a low voice:
