Fairy Tail on the Verge of Splitting

His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!

Hearing the piercing cry from outside the palace, everyone who had been preparing to continue their discussion hurriedly shut their mouths, straightened their robes, and stood silently in their places to wait.

Tap.

Tap.

They did not have to wait long before the figure in yellow robes appeared before them, surrounded by attendants.

Thud!

Once he had taken his seat, everyone dropped to their knees in perfect unison.

"Your humble servants greet Your Majesty!"

"Rise!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

His Majesty the Emperor swiftly swept his gaze over the dozens of faces below before speaking. "I have summoned you all here today for two main matters. First, I invite you all to attend the celebration and enjoy the most beautiful sights of the Erus Empire. Second... I intend to find you your next prey, so that you may once again experience the heights of your former glory!"

"Wherever Your Majesty's sword points, our bodies shall follow!"

After the Chancellor took the lead in kneeling, everyone else hurriedly followed suit.

"Wherever Your Majesty's sword points, our bodies shall follow!"

"Wherever Your Majesty's sword points, our bodies shall follow!"

"Very good!"

After praising them, His Majesty the Emperor waved for everyone to rise.

"Red, explain the celebration's schedule to everyone so they can prepare themselves."

"Your servant obeys!"

After performing the formal salute, the Chancellor took a white scroll from his robes and read aloud, "This Flying Dragon Festival is intended to welcome His Majesty's return to the capital and celebrate the Empress's birthday. However, the Erus Empire was founded through military might; even a celebration must not drown in frivolity. Thus, this festival will center on martial competitions between the various forces and will be divided into three parts: first, a military formation review; second,