"..."
Everyone in the room was silent, they got serious when they heard Sariel's words.
Everyone immediately knew that what's about to be said next... is a serious matter.
"Mhm."
Sariel nodded in satisfaction seeing that.
Then opening his mouth—
"Anyway, I wouldn't be the one telling the news. It'll be handled by our special guest."
He calmly said that.
Tap—
Sariel stepped aside and went back to where Ramiel and the others were after that.
And then in that moment—
Tap-
The second prince stepped forward.
His expression was no longer calm and friendly like before. No longer smiling, no longer soft. His footsteps were slow but firm... and with every step, the room tensed up more.
"..."
He stopped and stood in front of the podium.
His golden eyes scanned the room.
Then a small, solemn smile appeared on his face.
"I hate to be the bringer of such news."
He started.
"But it is my responsibility as a prince... and as someone of this Empire."