(Third Person POV)
In the Emperor's office, located in the imperial capital.
Orlax was leaning back against his desk, arms crossed over his chest, as he stared at three people kneeling before him.
He raised his head from the trio and turned his gaze toward a red-haired girl sitting on the couch.
"Well done, Riana. You've captured three people from the court."
"I could've caught more, but once they realized I was tracking them, they went into hiding before I could reach them,"
Riana said in a frustrated tone as she recalled what happened hours earlier.
"Three are enough for now. Go rest. I'll handle the rest."
Riana nodded and left the office, heading to her room to rest.
Orlax shifted his gaze back to the three individuals and studied them carefully.
"All right. Raise your heads."
The three kneeling people lifted their heads and looked at Orlax with visible tension.
"Your Majesty, what you're doing is a huge mistake. If the court finds ou—"
BOOM!
