While the troops were resting, Alaric received the empress's summons. He followed the messenger sent by the empress and he later found himself in front of a tent.
"Her Majesty is waiting for you inside." The messenger gestured at him to enter the tent.
Alaric nodded without saying a word. Galanar and Caecus wanted to follow him inside, but the guards outside the tent didn't allow them to enter.
"Only His Highness is permitted inside. The two you will have to remain here."
Hearing this, Alaric signaled at them and said. "Wait here. I will be alright."
Caecus and Galanar acknowledged his instructions. They saluted and stood outside the tent to wait for him.
Upon stepping inside, Alaric saw the empress and a few more people sitting before a round table with solemn faces
The Grand Commander, Bai Seol-hwa, Kangjeon Geum-hwa, and a 4-Ringed Beast Soul Grandmaster who he was unfamiliar with was there.
Alaric used his Appraisal on the unknown guy.
