After my significant conversation with Pereira, I received a summons to the imperial palace a few days later.

Although I had submitted a report on the resolution of the matter and Pereira had likely expressed his remorse to the imperial family, I honestly thought it would take at least a month before I could meet the busy Emperor.

“Who would have thought that someone like me, a mere knight, would be summoned so quickly?” I mused.

It wasn’t what I expected, but it wasn’t bad news either. It meant that the Emperor had been impressed with the results I had …