The End Emperor's Thoughts

"Long time no see, Your Majesty."

"Although your radiance shines over the entire world every moment of every day, your presence and thoughts are ultimately too lofty and ethereal. You make us feel that you are somewhat beyond our reach. Even trying to gain the slightest insight from you is incredibly difficult..."

When facing the being he currently served.

Hector Colon's attitude was extremely respectful.

His words were also filled with unimaginable awe.

That was because the other party was not only higher in status than him, but also far stronger. His respect stemmed from many factors and was by no means confined to appearances. There was not the slightest trace of hypocrisy in it.

As he spoke.

With his form resembling a dark-red metallic bird, he controlled his body and bent his waist and neck toward the throne atop the nearby steps within the imperial palace.

Just as in the ancient palaces of Earth, where the emperor's throne in the resplendent main hall was usually positioned atop steps carved with layers of dragons and phoenixes, within this imperial palace, the End Emperor, as the ruler, likewise sat upon a series of steps. He occupied the highest and most central location in the palace, allowing him to quietly overlook the entire imperial palace, the entire Imperial Capital, and the entire End Empire...

At this moment.

Facing Hector Colon's appearance and greeting.

Although the figure seated upon the Imperial Throne revealed no expression or emotion and continued to maintain the luminous humanoid appearance that had remained unchanged since ancient times, that face, which possessed nothing but a pair of golden-and-red eyes and no other actual features, ultimately still lowered its gaze slightly toward Hector Colon below.

There was no malice in it.

The only emotions in that gaze were calmness, indifference,