Chapter 263: The Old Nobility's Sense of Superiority

Night. Eagle Empire. The Imperial Capital. Inside the Imperial Palace. A vast hall blazed with light. That night, every noble in the Eagle Empire's Imperial Capital gathered under one roof, all to witness the Award Ceremony for a decorated hero. General Clark. Promoted five ranks in one leap. From a General to a Duke. The hottest new favorite at the Empress's side. The Empress, past fifty, sat upright upon a Throne forged from gold and gemstones. A Scepter rested in her hand. She looked...