As he entered the Emperor's study, he saw the old man sitting behind his desk, his face unreadable.
He bowed respectfully, waiting for the Emperor to speak first.
"Rio, I have summoned you here for a matter of grave importance," the Emperor said, his voice solemn.
His heart skipped a beat, and he could feel a sense of dread settling over him just from the tone of Emperor Dylan's voice.
"What is it, Your Majesty?" Rio asked, his voice calm.
The Emperor spoke with a serious and fearful voice, "We have a grave problem. While you were away, Nyla and Helia found a treasure map that supposedly leads to a place where they could meet the soul of someone who has passed away."
Rio listened attentively as the Emperor continued, "Although they both returned to the castle without going to the place, I received a letter from Helia a few hours ago. She's gone to the Island of the Dead Soul to meet her brother's spirit."