Arthur saw Emperor Alex standing with Lucia and the old servant behind him.
It had been a long time since they last met, and Emperor Alex greeted him with a slight smile, saying, "Long time no see, Arthur Asvold."
Without wasting a moment, Emperor Alex's gaze shifted to David, who was standing beside Arthur, and he burst into laughter, exclaiming, "And of course, my dear friend David, hahaha!"
Arthur's mouth twitched as he observed the scene.
He knew that there were only two people in the entire Balka Empire who dared to mock his father so openly.
Everyone present understood that Emperor Alex deliberately ignored David's presence and chose to greet Arthur instead.
It was a clear and blatant mockery, but nobody dared to voice their objections.
The atmosphere in the mansion hall grew tense as a sudden surge of overwhelming pressure enveloped the surroundings, causing panic among the attendees.