Chapter 79: 1 in 14,000,605 and the Weight of the Cross (2)

The Imperial Palace of the Empire. Lavish doesn't even begin to describe it.

Within it, a VIP room, conspicuously more opulent than the rest.

A room reserved for heads of state or renowned warriors capable of single-handedly decimating nations. And here I was, decked out in silk robes, sporting a vacant expression.

Everywhere I looked, people. All high-ranking, all rigidly at attention.

Their current task was singular:

To escort Professor Ryan… that's me.

'Seriously, what in the world is going on?'

Protective magic spells enveloped me, alongside elite knights. The protection was so thorough it bordered on excessive.

Afraid I might be uncomfortable, someone fanned me with a delicate hand fan, offering sweet fruits. The attentiveness was so over the top it was starting to feel burdensome.

My mind went blank. It would've been stranger if it hadn't...