After speaking, Harries retreated to the side, and the outcome of drawing the sword without success did not make him appear to be especially disheartened; it seemed he had known this would be the outcome.
At the scene, some couldn't help but whisper secretly. As the son of Sigma and Daphne, being closest in blood to Sigma, Harries had always been a popular candidate for the new Emperor, and both commoners and knight officials originally believed he was the most likely to pull the Sword of King Selection out. However, it was unexpected that he would fail.
Particularly, some nobles present showed expressions of disappointment and regret because many of them had placed their bets on Harries. To affiliate themselves with the future new Emperor, they not only had offered vast amounts of gold and silver treasures but even sent out their daughters, all in anticipation that once Harries ascended the throne and became the new Emperor, they too could become royal relatives.
