Abnormal Rifts

The empress took their attention when everyone finished their meal.

"Now let's start, do any of you have an idea why the palace sponsored that competition?"

Suddenly asked the empress.

"Uhm, Your Majesty..." Cinde called out shyly. "Yes, Young Miss of Lupine family?" The empress urged her to continue. "Wasn't it for the empire's annual competition to celebrate the empire's founding anniversary?"

"Hm, it's one of the reasons. But it wasn't the main purpose this time."

Empress Eleanna replied.

"I… see," said Cinde as she creased her brows and glanced at Crimson. She saw him shrug his shoulders. 

Yman had no idea about the empire's celebration or whatsoever. After all, he came from the Human City.

He too was wondering about the reason. After all, even though the empress knew that he was a human, she still summoned him. Rea just remained silent while sipping tea.