As he spoke, Ethan's gaze was nothing but hopeful.

However, the mayor rubbed at his forehead with a pained expression, speaking in a tone full of remorse. "About that… It's late at night. The Emperor's resting already."

As he spoke, the mayor's brain turned quickly, and he turned to Ethan. "There's something you must know, Commander Ethan. The emperor's become quite strange after all that he's been through. He throws fits of anger and refuses to see people. I'm afraid that if I disturb his sle