Alex and the others arrived at the majestic-looking palace. They were directed into the throne hall where the emperor was waiting.
''Welcome the Black Prince and his companions. Congratulations to lady Sakuya. I've never doubted that you'll succeed; still, you amazed me.'' The emperor started with flattery.
Alex and the others bowed their heads and took seats across from the emperor. Sakuya ignored the emperor's flattery; she did not need such a thing.
The emperor chuckled, seeing Alex's group expression; his eyes momentarily stopped on Saeko, sitting behind Alex as if that place was rightfully hers. Gracier was sitting beside her, looking bored. She hated this kind of meetings the most; if not for her brother's sake, she wouldn't have come. What annoyed Gracier the most was the second prince; since the day they arrived, he had constantly been harassing her, saying he wanted to marry her, love at first sight, so he had said, but Gracier didn't give a damn about this.
Sigh!
