As soon as dawn set in, the Dragon Emperor called for a gathering of the court.
Everyone in the palace gulped in fear when they heard the news. They knew the gathering was the place where the Emperor would officially announce what would become of the previous royal family as well as who would be placed in charge of the territory.
The Emperor and his people were equally unnerved regarding the gathering, but for an entirely different reason. This was their only chance to flush out the filth of Pandreia before it spread.
"I should just kill every member of the royal family," Calix huffed. "We're out of time, and it's the only surefire way to cut off the head of the rebels."
"I can't argue with your reasoning," Thane nodded, "but if word spread to Vitocia that Pandreia, who surrendered, had been dealt with more brutally than Mevani…"
"It could get messy," Calix finished for him.
