Chapter 173 His Decision

• Echo stood behind Ryan, feeling for the first time what it was like to stand at the top.
• Earlier, Edward had told her to "know your place, aim for the highest point in the underworld," but she never quite understood it. Now, she was beginning to feel it. She watched as the long-established figures of the underworld below fell silent the moment Ryan entered, all showing respect as they watched him take the highest seat. No one had spoken yet.
• The mix of awe, respect, and fear in the air was palpable, and even Echo, standing behind Ryan, felt the weight of it. So this is what it feels like to be above everyone. It made her realize that everyone likes to be the emperor. Even she was starting to feel a bit lofty.