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Chapter 47: The Game Begins
THE GAME BEGINS
The emperor sat in his chair, moved from left to right. He has been waiting for them, since dawn. It's starting to bore him. They said that; they will be here in three hours. Eight hours have passed. He straightened himself on the throne. The wait game is five hours long. Who knows how long it will last? There was nothing else than he can do, but to wait. The emperor placed himself, comfortably, on the throne. The game continues.
One of the servants entered, knelt in front of the throne:
"They are here."
"Send them in," the emperor said without emotion. His eyes followed the servant as he left the throne room. The emperor stood up.
The servant returned after a few moments, behind him a tall man slowly walked down the hallway. His gaze went from one column to the other.
He walked slowly, taking his time. The stage was his. He could do whatever he wanted. The emperor's eyes followed hi
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