The Emperor's Omega Is An Extra-Chapter 260: Initial History (2)

At the same time, when the monarch’s arrival was announced, everyone inside the hall stood up simultaneously and bowed respectfully at the imposing figure.

Arren had caught a glimpse of the man first before he also bowed like the others. It was quite an experience to be in the crowd of nobles saluting the one and only ruler of the empire.

His lips subconsciously quirked up; the fresh scene gave off a vibe of fantasy for a moment. There was also a tug of curiosity in his mind. Arren almost wanted to raise his head and look at the face of the monarch to see his face up close.

Of course, he managed to hold it in and continued to bow his head.

"Rise." A deep and commanding voice reverberated in the silent hall as everyone instinctively complied and lifted their heads.

The voice was even louder where Arren was, and as he raised his head, he automatically looked at the head seat of their table. Unsurprisingly, there was someone already occupying it as he stood before everyone.

Arren blinked his eyes, and even though he knew it was disrespectful to stare openly at the monarch, he still couldn’t help but do so. His gaze seemed to be mesmerized, and he was drawn to the man who held the absolute authority of the empire in his hands.

His mouth was speaking, but Arren couldn’t focus on it as much as he wanted to. Their distance was only a few steps, and Arren could see his cold appearance more closely.

The intimidating gaze that swept at everyone in the hall and his handsome appearance made everything on his face seem to fall perfectly into place. Not to mention his eyes, which were too deep and carried his dominating presence the most.

Arren was staring so deeply that he only realized a few seconds later that he was already meeting those intimidating yet striking amber eyes. He blinked a few times, and he finally confirmed the monarch was indeed looking at him in the eye!

He was able to make eye contact for a second before Arren stiffened and directly averted his eyes and bowed his head. His cheeks turned crimson at once.

Arren admitted that he had thick skin, but it was still different if he had been caught checking out the other guy, and what was more, this was no ordinary guy but the emperor!

Usually, Arren wouldn’t admit defeat so quickly, and he could openly challenge a staring contest. However, he was now embarrassed as... if only he could curse out loud.

The emperor... is so hot! Arren screamed inwardly.

Of course, as a dominant alpha, the emperor having such a strong presence was a given. However, he was still too different from the alphas he knew.

Having a crush at his age was normal. Sometimes, Arren admires multiple people just by their appearance alone. He also liked quite a few celebrities for the same reason.

Yet he never had this kind of reaction before! Arren bit his lips and exhaled. His heart was beating so fast, that he barely understood his father when they were seated again after the emperor’s speech.

The beating of his heart seemed to be occupying his whole being, and he wondered if the people at the table could also hear it. Arren lifted his head to check, but his gaze landed almost instinctively in front, where the monarch was seated.

Again, his heartbeat seemed to be racing more furiously. Arren confirmed that he was having a crush on the emperor. When the emperor happened to look at him again as if to sense his gaze, Arren didn’t immediately avert his gaze like earlier, and he was able to make eye contact with him for longer.

Perhaps the emperor was curious but also took lightly the gaze of a boy who was barely thirteen years old. Still, Arren smiled at him and naturally focused again on his food.

Deep inside of him, though, Arren was feeling giddy. An innocent crush bloomed within Arren, something he himself didn’t know would take root in his whole being in the future.

That night, Arren obediently stayed behind at his father’s side, which meant he didn’t leave the table all night. Although he wasn’t qualified yet to talk with the monarch, it was enough for him to look and listen to his baritone voice.

No one also became suspicious; after all, his age always gave him more of an excuse than a disadvantage. The banquet went well, and some of the parts were something he couldn’t participate in yet. Although he could dance with some noble youths, Arren chose to remain seated at the table.

To his satisfaction, the emperor also didn’t invite anyone to the dance floor, as he only discussed some simple matters with the Dukes. Occasionally, they would meet their eyes, but it was subtle, and Arren was someone who could recover easily and adapt quickly.

He wasn’t blushing anymore, and he looked innocent outwardly, which matched his age as he listened to their conversation. In the first place, Arren really was only having an innocent crush without the desire yet or anything.

For him, this was enough. Admiring the monarch up close was in itself an opportunity, although Arren wanted to also talk with him.

That night, Aren didn’t manage to talk with the emperor, which would be a bit rude with so many eyes watching. The banquet also ended, and with a last glance at the back of the emperor, he went home with his dad.

"Dad, about the... emperor..."

"What about His Majesty?" The Duke faced him. They were on their way to their mansion as he thought of inquiring about the emperor.

Arren swallowed and put on a naturally curious look. "Is His Majesty still single?"

The Duke narrowed his eyes, "Why are you asking this?"

He shrugged and leaned against his dad’s shoulders in a spoiled manner. "I’m just curious, Dad. His Majesty didn’t invite anyone to dance earlier, so... Is he still single?"

Arren was truly an expert in handling matters when it came to his father. His voice also only held curiosity and interest and wanted some kind of rumors, as a kid would.

The Duke also didn’t think much of it; he only asked earlier since his son seemed always uninterested in the emperor, but he was suddenly asking about him. Perhaps meeting him triggered his son’s curiosity.

Although discussing sensitive matters about the royal family or specifically about the emperor was prohibited, if it were only about this simple question, the Duke could answer his son.

"As far as I know, His Majesty is only focusing on the empire’s matters and not seeing anyone." The Duke answered his son, not knowing the joyful grin that crept up on Arren’s lips at what he said.

"Really?"

"Well, that’s what I know. His Majesty seems not interested yet in having a relationship." ƒrēenovelkiss.com

This was based on his observation, as he was often with the emperor; the Duke knew how much he was only working, and he didn’t seem to be dating at all.

Arren didn’t ask anything further; he only grinned and shut his eyes.

At least, it wasn’t really hopeless.