"What? Dined with the Emperor?" Harper was stunned before bursting out into mocking laughter.

"Hey, bumpkin, are you alright in the head? You? Dined with the Emperor? Are you even worthy? Even Cody is not qualified to dine with the Emperor. What makes you think you can?"

A plainly dressed bumpkin like him dared claim acquaintance with the Emperor? How outrageous!

"If you don't believe me, suit yourself." Dustin shrugged, not bothering to argue. It was pointless to argue with someone so cond