"Your majesty!" Hayden shouted as he made his way to the emperor who was face to face with the hero.
As soon as he got to the emperor he heard "Hayden. You will help me. Will you?" the emperor stated. It wasn't a request; it was a command.
Hayden stammered, unable to comprehend the gravity of the situation. "W-what?". Saying Hayden was flabbergasted would be an understatement.
The emperor leaned forward, his eyes cold. "Go and die for me."
Yes. That was how I, Hayden Luther, Erde Empire's youngest Duke, Emperor's right hand got killed.
Or did he?