Hansa City, Empress's Palace.
Ados walked steadily towards the Empress's office located on the top floor.
Taking a deep breath, he knocked on the door, his magnetic voice maintaining its elegance and composure.
"Your Majesty, Minister Ados has come at your summons."
"Come in." The voice from inside the room was casual.
Ados once again adjusted his appearance, ensuring there was no flaw before stepping forward.
The Empress could be casual, but he could not.
Since the Empress arrived in Hansa, she often appeared as a Count, rarely personally assuming the role of Empress, and even then, only in public settings.
This was the first time she had summoned him alone under the name of the Empress.
Ados couldn't recall the last time he felt so anxious.
Damn it, he thought he would never be swayed by fame and fortune again, but he was wrong.
Managing to suppress the turmoil inside, Ados calmly saluted the Empress, cautiously observing Empress Sylph with his peripheral vision.
