While John was discussing the details of his awakening ceremony with Alice and his parents, elsewhere, a similar discussion was taking place about John's talents.
The Royal Palace, Asyctus City, Fanix Empire
Asyctus City, the heart of the Fanix Empire, housed the Royal Palace, ruled by Emperor Damien Fanix—the ruler of the entire empire.
Damien Fanix was a cunning and well-respected emperor, second in popularity only to Leon Bright, also known as the Mad Beast Count and John's father. While Leon Bright held the title of the most powerful person in the Empire, Damien was hailed as the most clever and cunning.
Damien's mere existence acted as a deterrent to any forces harboring hostile intentions towards the empire. They knew that regardless of the schemes they concocted, Damien possessed the ability to see right through them.