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"Your Excellence!" — Ervin called. Entering in hast into the lounges of the Emperor.
"!? Curse you! Am I not to enjoy this day fully?! What do you want!?" — Frustrated by the exaltation his sudden appearance brought, Francois protected his chalice from dropping its wine from the jump of surprise.
"Pardon me, Your Majesty. However, there are urgent matters to report..." — Nervous by what may be happening as he followed protocols, Ervin shivered trying to control his concerns.
"... Go on."
"Gulp... The Ninth has been taken to the Physician during her dinner with the Crown Prince and–"
Crack...
The unusual sound of wood cracking interrupted him.
"... Zeleskiaz... What did that imbecile!!!?"
Bang!Crumble...
"!!!" — Alarmed by the fall, Ervin flinched.
The hit Francois had given to the already cracked arm of his chair made it fall in a thunderous noise, followed by the little bits of kindlings that could not stay attached.