Inside the throne room, the emperor was anxiously waiting for the report of the battle. His eyebrows were tightly knitted together as he thought of possible alternatives in case something untoward happened in the fight.
Emperor Aventus tried to remain stern and calm, but his sweating face betrayed the anxiety in his heart.
Just as he was about to order someone to check the battlefield, he heard a servant shouting in an excited voice. "Your majesty, this humble servant has a piece of good news for you! Please open the door!"
Emperor Aventus was surprised but then he nodded his head at the guards standing at either side of the door.
Seeing his gesture, the guards opened the door and revealed a disheveled-looking guard. Everyone glanced at him with expectant looks. Even the emperor was eager to hear the good news that he wanted to say.