No one could give a definite answer, but everyone was awaiting the Emperor's final decision.
Some believed there would be no change, others thought he would be made a Viscount, and the more audacious guessed he would be made a Count.
In the court of Lukaron, the Emperor sat on his throne, holding a battle report from the border.
The Emperor's gaze lingered on the report, his mind filled with his own considerations.
Henry's military achievements were undeniable, but he also had to consider the feelings of the other nobles and the balance of power within the Empire.
The speed at which information traveled throughout the Empire was almost uncanny, with messages delivered by courier on horseback, carrier pigeon, and water transport. In every corner of the Empire, many were waiting for the Emperor's decision.
