Edited by: ASaltedFish
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Ellery, Edros, and Akimitsu quietly entered the Imperial Palace without the media knowing. This was a secret meeting that even the Emperor's confidants didn't know about.
It was normal for Edros to visit the palace, so no one took notice of his hovercar. As for the attendants in the palace, they already knew their job description and kept to themselves when they saw Edros with Akimitsu and Ellery.
Edros led them to Emperor Eliane's study because it was the best place to talk about confidential information. Eliane was already there waiting for them.
It was the first time Ellery had ever seen the Emperor up close. Just like her pictures, she looked heroic and strong, but she wasn't overly masculine. Overall, she seemed like an intelligent and brave leader. It was no wonder she was the Emperor.
"You must be Ellery Aster. You look a lot cuter in person than in the photos." Eliane teased, but not in a flirty way. She was a woman with a wife, after all. "It's no wonder Edros is so obsessed with you."
Edros knew that the moment Eliane spoke, it would be to tease them. "Eliane... Time and place." Even though he was a bit embarrassed, he did his best not to show it. Getting a reaction out of him was what she wanted!
"Alright, alright, I will stop. Everyone, sit down and stop standing around my study like a bunch of statues."
In the study, there were bookshelves on the left and right walls. There was also a large circular window behind the large wooden desk. In the center of the room, there was a coffee table and two large leather sofas that could fit three people each. The wood accents of the study were complemented by a red circular rug that took up more than half of the room.
Edros, Akimitsu, and Ellery sat on one sofa while Eliane sat on the other one. Someone came in to put some snacks and drinks on the table and then quickly left the room so they would be able to talk privately.
Seeing the three of them together reminded Eliane of Ellery's date with Akimitsu. Well, their family took care of Akmitsu, so she didn't mind him being here too...
Well, Ellery didn't make it known who his partner was, but she felt he was stringing them along...
"Alright, this is a more casual meeting, so no need for formalities," Eliane started the secret meeting. "I know I asked to meet you, Mr. Aster, but it seems I won't be able to get answers if I don't answer your questions first, right?"
She knew that Ellery wouldn't accept this meeting for free. He also looked serious, ready to negotiate a deal.
Ellery smiled. He liked smart people because it made it easier to get to the point. "Of course, but I would like to confirm that we will both be truthful, and everything we say here tonight is confidential."
"Naturally, can I know what you want to ask me first so I can make sure our exchange is equivalent?"
He nodded. "Yes, I wanted to ask if the Imperial family has a way to find the Beast God."
Eliane sat back while raising one of her brows. "Oh... And what makes you think I would have that answer instead of my little brother? He's a member of the Imperial family, too."
"He's not the Emperor. I am asking for information only you would know, Your Majesty."
"Well, since we are being truthful, I do have a way to find the Beast God that only the Emperor knows. But I do not think my question will get an answer that will be of the same value as my answer."
STAI LEGGENDO
I Transmigrated into the Wrong Body
FantasyOn his way home from work, Aster died on a snowy night in a freak car accident. When he woke up, he was no longer on Earth. Not only that, he realized he was in a body that already had someone there! The other person was named Ellery and he was just...
