Dimitri sat in his study, as he often did, spending long hours reviewing documents, signing those that required his approval. The dim candlelight flickered, casting long shadows across the room, but he remained focused, his sharp emerald eyes scanning the parchment before him with meticulous attention.
Liam stood beside him, ever alert, his hand resting lightly on the hilt of his sword. His keen gaze flickered towards Dimitri before he finally spoke. "You have yet to greet the Emperor upon your arrival at the palace, Your Highness. Until you do, there will be no official welcome banquet in your honor."
Dimitri smirked, his gaze never leaving the document in his hands. "You really think I have time to waste on such frivolities?" His tone dripped with amusement. "The Emperor wouldn't dare challenge me. I will meet him when I see fit. For now, my attention is on the war. Celebrations can wait until I return."
