Support From the Family Heads

The next day, the leaders of the noble households and merchant families came to the imperial palace as per the emperor's summons. Any of these individuals could summon the rain and cloud in Lion City and they were now gathered before the emperor.

Emperor Ragnar was seated on his throne as he scanned the leaders of the various households. "Is everyone here?" He whispered to Prince Calvin who was near him. 

"Everyone is here except the Lassiter Household." Prince Calvin answered.

Suddenly, the door of the throne room sprang open, followed by the announcement of the servant. "Aethelwolf Lassiter of the Lassiter Household has arrived!" 

Everyone turned their gazes to the entrance and stared at the black-haired man walking with confident strides. He was wearing a custom-made black suit that appeared uniquely different from what everyone was wearing. His dashing figure overshadowed the people inside the room.