"My hierarchy?" Aldrian asked in wonder.
"May I know what Your Majesty means by that?"
Emperor Durand looked at the others for a moment before turning to Aldrian again.
"Young Aldrian, we believe it would be better if you established your own nation, and we followed you as its leader," he said with a serious expression.
Hearing Emperor Durand, Aldrian's eyes widened in shock. Even Baron Rosalind and Elene seemed shocked, clearly unaware of this matter.
"What are you—"
"We have our reasons, and I want you to hear them, young Aldrian. Consider them seriously, because this may affect all of us in the future," Emperor Durand cut him off, causing Aldrian to fall silent.
Emperor Durand nodded.
"Why are we discussing this matter? It has to do with the origin of our empires, our organizations, or more specifically, the powers that come from outside the continent," he said.
