Rise of The Anti God (Web Novel)

In the Xeton Imperial Palace ’s majestic throne hall, humble braziers encompassing each of the ten alabaster columns lit up the entire hall and bathed it in an orange glow.

The illustrations of a kingdom in the sky on the layered ceiling dance in the flickering light while stone effigies and memorials looked down upon the slate floor of this magnificent hall.

A cobalt rug split the entire room in half and was matched by the thinner ones on either side of the hall, while matching banners with emblazoned margins decorated the walls.

Between each banner hung a lantern; almost all of them have been lit and in turn illuminated the artistic depictions of legendary figures below them.

Narrow windows were hidden by curtains colored the same cobalt as the banners. The curtains were adorned with gilded linings and decorated tips.

A striking throne of dragonstone sat in front of a giant painting of the previous ruler and was adjoined by two large but far less ornate seats for the royal highness ’s family members.

The throne was covered in intricate illustrations, and fixed on each of the front legs was a crystal crown. The thin pillows were dark cobalt, and these too have been adorned with golden borders.

Those expecting an audience with their royal highness can do so on the countless long and rather bulky marble benches, all of which were diagonally facing the throne. Those of higher standing can instead take seats in the gorgeous balconies facing the throne.

And standing before such a grand throne was the emperor of the Xeton Empire, Ruthren Xeton.

He was walking to and fro, with his expression seeming as if he was in deep thought while at the same time expecting someone ’s arrival.

Soon enough, a gentle voice filled with respect traveled to Ruthren ’s ears, ”Royal father, you asked for me? ”