C89 The Emperor Is Wise

Upon hearing the news, Rupert felt a wave of dismay wash over him. He realized he had nearly made a grave error and was now attempting to conceal it. If only he had known sooner, he would have reported the matter to the emperor instead of wasting his breath here. Without hesitation, Rupert reached out and grasped Jude's arm, urging, "Let's head back! Lingering here will only complicate matters