The aged Emperor could not hide the shift in his expression when he saw the Sanskrit script emerging from the Golden Lotus. The others could not help finding it amusing even though they were on guard too.
However, the Prince seemed as if he had let go of all his expectations and ambitions – as if he had completely given up on the grapple for the throne. His expression remained calm and composed, showing not the slightest hint of worry or fear. The golden lotus flower gradually turned a darkened yellow as the Sanskrit script changed non-stop, fading in and out of distinctness so fast that even Sima Shi, a Half-step to Dharmakaya master, found it hard to distinguish the words.
