His voice carried a powerful and yet convincing aura that made everyone nod their head.
All of them gathered here weren't idiots; many of them were from powerful factions and knew Rion had changed its power structure, and they who previously were at the top of the food chain had become prey of ancient power.
To survive they needed the empire's protection, as even the ancient power that awakened seemed to be wary of the sacred light empire.
The silence in the hall deepened as Crown Prince Lucifer raised his hand. His expression remained calm, his voice smooth yet filled with unshakeable dominance.
"Although our empire is strong," he said evenly, "we cannot protect everyone. To extend our hand, we must be selective. That is why today, I have invited a great ancestor of our Sacred Light Empire. It will be he who decides which among you are worthy to join us."
