"I don't quite understand what you mean, my Majesty," Laine calmly replied, moving nonchalantly to Surya's side, wrapping his arm around the female knight's waist.
"Let's talk somewhere else," Emperor Carl Franz smiled slightly, his expression unchanged, as he raised his hand, signaling Laine to follow him to the corner of the town.
There was the Emperor's temporary palace, heavily guarded.
Laine was still somewhat hesitant, but Surya squeezed Laine's hand, "My husband, let's go together."
"But..."
"You should go, and so should I," Surya said gently, "The Emperor obviously has something to say to you, he won't harm you."
"This doesn't look like a friendly invitation," Laine was still hesitating.
"You have to consider the costs. This Emperor of the Empire is a seasoned politician, clearly intending to have a private discussion with you," Surya said, pulling Laine's hand, whispering in his ear, "Obviously, it's related to your arrival with Tygris."
