47 030. Imperial Prince is Attending a Banquet -1 (Part One)

I really did try to escape.

However, I simply couldn't.

The gardeners showed up belatedly and freaked out after discovering that their Holy Emperor was tending to the garden. As for me, I was quickly 'shown' to the imperial audience chamber, or more like I got dragged there against my will.

A huge number of Paladins were all lined up on either side of the humongous chamber. The high-ranking aristocrats and members of the clergy were shooting their piercing stares at me, but I resolutely kept my own gaze fixed to my front.

"Hmm..."

The old man was no longer kitted out in the shabby clothing from earlier. Nope, he was now properly dressed as the Holy Emperor; a crown perched on his head, and a luxurious white robe laced with golden engravings adorning his figure.

While sitting on an impressive throne, he took a good look at me, his head cocked slightly to the side. "It has been a while. Seventh Imperial Prince, Allen Olfolse."