Arzix-Constantinople Estates
Constantinople, Core, Ryccian Empire

Ah, the famous croissant! It was a delicacy if prepared with the finest materials. In fact, Cindyn was coming with one right now along with the tea.

"Merci beaucoup, Esquire"

"As a matter of fact, yes, they are known for such foodstuffs like the one I hold in my hand. How curious, is it not?"

As he heard the King speak of the practice of servitude, his feelings were mixed. He detested the cold and stern attitude the clients had with their servants, but he considered it alright to hire such a person. After all, it was merely a service being freely provided by an employee.

"I see...I am in the minority who believe that conversing with servants is adequate, and thus I am delighted to share that point of view. We shall take note of this for posterity"

As the King did that signal, most ignored it as some foreign gesture, but the Emperor was reminded of something. It was something he read long ago...what wa-

Wait, no way. The Cristians? Those still exist? The Emperor was surprised.

"King Andrei, you are a...Cristian, if I recall from those books? Does that ancient religion linger in your people still?"