New Rival, New Lover?

The Emperor would stand up and would then signalled the Royal knight, After that, a box was placed on the table "Mr. Arkanian I would like to offer you this medal of excellence and the merit of utmost importance." The emperor would then be walking towards one of the Royal knights from his left side. Artirian would then look at the Emperor and say, "Your Majesty, I am just a lowly cadet. I humble myself in receiving such a gift."

Then the Emperor smirked, "Don't hide your strength Ace. My Royal knight here" The Emperor tapped the shoulder of his Royal knight then looked back at Artirian. "I know you can beat him fair and square. I really like you to be knighted soon to join my corps of loyal knights." Artirian would then reduce the aura he is exerting as the Emperor already noticed it. Artirian exerted his aura because the reason is to suppress the Aura of the Emperor onto him.