Aila's apocalyptic remark.
Honestly, it wasn't that apocalyptic.
They say you can even badmouth the king when nobody's watching.
In fact, the Stigma of Intimidation is probably far scarier than the Emperor's Influence, even though he doesn't even have a Stigma.
She'd merely compared the Emperor and me in front of the audience chamber, then talked me up.
Maybe that was why.
Everyone except Lydia, Laura, and Aila was staring straight at me.
Their gazes were full of shock.
Should I pretend I didn't hear?
Yeah. Let's pretend I didn't hear...
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