Chapter 331 (Teaser)
The program for the audience with the emperor was not that complicated.
The ministers applauded us as a sign of welcome, and we knelt before the emperor to listen to his lengthy speech.
Whether it had been prepared beforehand or come up with on the spot, it was all rather superficial.
He said he was pleased to see the excellent talents nurtured by the Temple, an institution that was safeguarding the future of the empire, and hoped we would continue to strive to lead the empire. To me, it was all meaningless words.
It was similar to the principal’s address at school.
The emperor then commanded us to rise and shook hands with each of us as a gesture of encouragement, which was rather expected.
—Continue to strive.
—Ah, ah! This is the honor of my life, Your Majesty!
—Mmm, hmm.
Some of the others were almost in tears. No—such reactions were the norm, and were expected.
—Continue to strive.
—The honor and glory is mine! I will engrave it in my soul and serve the empire for the rest of my life!
—Good.
Some even seemed to have prepared their lines.
Anyway, everyone was overwhelmed with honor, which was the more common reaction.
“Continue to strive.”
“Yes.”
Ellen just nodded once, like answering a teacher, while shaking hands with the emperor.
“Continue to strive.”
“Thank you.”
I tried to sound as honored as possible, but since I didn’t actually feel honored, I kept my response simple to avoid offending the emperor.
In fact, Ellen and I had the most unusual reactions.
The emperor seemed to have been informed in advance that Radia Schmidt was not present, since he did not specifically mention it.
Even though the audience with the emperor itself was a great honor, the emperor did not send us away empty-handed.
A luncheon...
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