[ He thinks of his uncle—Mighty Emperor of Rigel, who sits upon the throne with the same standoffish gaze that Berkut has seen all his life; Emperor Rudolf, who keeps even the last of his bloodline at arm's length; His Majesty the Emperor, who does not need someone to watch over him, for such is his people's faith in his strength.
Bolstered by these thoughts, Berkut's expression is one of calm acceptance. ]
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Bolstered by these thoughts, Berkut's expression is one of calm acceptance. ]
They are so in the Empire.