Chapter 98: Celebrations (4)

As Erik walked away, though, murmurs and whispers began to arise from the people at the party. Many of them saw how Emily took the initiative to talk to Erik. It was unusual since other people often initiated conversations with her, but she often rejected their approaches.

The most important people attending the party knew who Erik was, they had close ties to the military, and it was impossible for them not to have heard about the nation's only awakener.

Still, the majority of the people, usually family members of influential people, didn't absolutely know who he was. The males and girls around Erik's age who had a crush on Emily were seething inside since the young woman had never treated them this favorably. They had to understand who this Erik Romano was.