Averted Death

Soon enough, Rui's preparations had come to an end.

It didn't take him too long to absorb the data in the information package that his father had presented to him. With the Mind Palace technique, memorizing it was easy. Fully understanding, assimilating, and applying that knowledge only took days.

"I'm glad to hear that you're finally ready," his father remarked from atop his throne. "Are you confident in your ability to fulfill this mission?"

"I am, father." Rui's tone was one of certainty. "I will ensure that the Shionel Confederation will ally with the Kandrian Empire."

"Good," Emperor Rael calmly replied. "Now then, as Emperor, I hereby authorize you to be a Royal Ambassador of the Kandrian Empire."

As he finished his words, a Royal Maid appeared before him, carrying a gold and silver tray upon which rested an amulet bearing the insignia of the Kandrian Empire.