Sir Alon Valerion.
The man once known as the Iron Emperor, who had abdicated the throne in favor of his eldest son Maekar, had reemerged after years of seclusion from the world.
With a deep voice, Sir Alon finally spoke, despite having remained silent and alone for countless years.
"My son... Maekar... is he dead?"
Though his words were cold and devoid of emotion, the overwhelming pressure of his aura froze both Oliver and the servant, Gas, in place.
Sir Alon Valerion, the third emperor, had long forgotten how to restrain himself. After spending decades isolated from the world, his reintroduction to human interaction was anything but gentle.
It was Gas who answered the emperor's question.
"We're not certain, my lord. But it's highly likely he's still alive."
It made little sense that such a vast group, including so many powerful names, would perish altogether. The more logical assumption was that something had befallen them, but they yet lived.
