The Calm Before the Storm

“I was wondering why you hadn’t mentioned me.”

“I’m sorry, Workshop Master.”

The next day, Archion met with Clad and began a meeting.

“All right, all right. His Imperial Majesty promised he wouldn’t misuse it, too… Since it’s come to this, let’s make it properly.”

The emperor had suddenly summoned him again last night, so Archion had rushed to the palace, thinking the Force Armor had actually broken down, but—

“Huh? I’m asking you!”

“Your Majesty… Did you really have to summon me over something like this? And you know how much of the national treasury it costs to make just one of these!”

“Please! For the sake of your future father-in-law, can’t you let it slide just this once? I’m begging you.”

“Urk, Your Majesty! This is the audience chamber—people are watching! Please let go of my sleeve!!”

Really, the Emperor had taken Clad’s side and asked Archion to make him a Force Armor of his very own...