Chapter 351: Fiction and Reality

"A welcoming banquet, you say?" Eren asked. "Isn't that rather excessive, especially since we are here to investigate the disappearance of our people and not to enjoy?"

"I don't think it is excessive at all," Treniel answered. "You are here representing the Eastern Overlord. As the Ruler of the Western Continent, the Holy Emperor wants to extend a warm welcome to you."

Hearing the Cardinal refer to the Holy Emperor as the Ruler of the Western Continent, Eren couldn't help but frown.

Although the Holy Emperor was said to be the Ruler of the Holy Empire, it was no secret that the absolute power was in someone else's hand.

The real power center was not in the Royal Palace. Instead it was right where he was standing right now.

Treniel seemed to be shifting the responsibility to the Holy Emperor, creating a separation between their actions. Eren couldn't help but wonder if there were other undercurrents at play that were hidden from the world.