Ethan entered the room and immediately noticed the heavy atmosphere inside. He did not say anything at first. Instead, he walked forward calmly and gave everyone a deep bow out of respect.
When he raised his head, his eyes moved across the room and finally stopped on the new Emperor of Valorant.
Aldren was staring at him with a strange gaze.
Ethan blinked.
'Why does he look annoyed? Did I provoke him?'
He could not remember doing anything to offend the new Emperor, so he simply looked around the room again. The tension in the air was quite obvious, and the expressions of the other Emperors made him even more cautious.
Emperor Caelus pointed toward an empty seat.
"Sit."
Ethan immediately shook his head and stepped back slightly.
"I dare not."
His response made the others exchange glances. After a brief moment, Queen Ophelia also gestured toward the seat.
"Sit, Ethan. There is no need to be so formal."
"Yes. Sit down," Emperor Alderic added.
