At the same time, when the monarch's arrival was announced, everyone inside the hall stood up simultaneously and bowed respectfully at the imposing figure.
Arren had caught a glimpse of the man first before he also bowed like the others. It was quite an experience to be in the crowd of nobles saluting the one and only ruler of the empire.
His lips subconsciously quirked up; the fresh scene gave off a vibe of fantasy for a moment. There was also a tug of curiosity in his mind. Arren almost wanted to raise his head and look at the face of the monarch to see his face up close.
Of course, he managed to hold it in and continued to bow his head.
"Rise." A deep and commanding voice reverberated in the silent hall as everyone instinctively complied and lifted their heads.
