No one can refuse the Emperor's request, not the Queen, not the Tsar, not the nobles, and certainly not Pierre Marse, a mere fourth-class citizen.
Heavens have mercy, if the Emperor says: "Pierre, look over here!" Pierre would immediately turn his neck in the direction the Emperor is pointing. In the Empire, this is not just the law; it is the principle. Disregarding the law, attempting to go against the principles, he is destined to be eliminated.
Fortunately, the Emperor did not make any difficult requests of Pierre, such as jumping out of a window or licking the soles of shoes. Instead, the Emperor offered an exceptionally generous proposal, even more splendid than the best dream Pierre had ever had. Even the composed and calm Pierre almost couldn't help himself from punching his own face at the moment the Emperor uttered those words, just to confirm whether he was dreaming or living in reality.
