"What…?" Bastian watched.
Frederick held a grin so sharp it trembled, his hand quivering as he held the precious jewel in his hand, "I withheld from doing this until you could witness it yourself, Bastian–the power you have brought to my feet. The crown upon my head is the "Emperor's Right"--with it, I can bend the will of anyone with mere words. However, it is useless alone…It requires the Chrono Crystal to be used."
"You're kidding me–somethin' like that exists?!" Gaston asked in disbelief.
Bastian was just as shaken by this revelation, "That's what you were after? Something like that…"
"--Is all powerful. With it, I can simply claim the throne of this kingdom as mine with a single sentence. I can bend the wills of armies, dragons, and even the Invictus'. I kept you both alive so that you may be the first to become subservient to this world's next ruler. Be grateful," Frederick said.