After the private audience with the Emperor, I was guided to a VIP room. Since Chris was with me, I guess it wasn’t exactly a “private” audience.

The room was far more luxurious and opulent than the waiting area where everyone had gathered before entering the audience chamber. It was clear that this place was meant for foreign kings or other important dignitaries visiting the empire.

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