Then, two rows of guards dressed in splendid attire ran to either side of Yang Ming, drew their metallic swords from their waists, and formed a crossed 'sword' gate above Yang Ming's head.
The Old Emperor stood up, clapped his hands, and the music immediately ceased, as the spot-amplification equipment carried the Old Emperor's voice throughout the banquet.
"Look, everyone," this is our Sherman Empire's hero! The true Guardian of the Emperor Star's Glory! Hanton!"
Applause erupted everywhere.
The Old Emperor beckoned to Yang Ming warmly, who smiled as he approached, standing in front of the Old Emperor.
The Old Emperor took the longsword presented by a maid, pressed the tip onto Yang Ming's left and right shoulders in turn, sweeping outward slightly, then handed the longsword back to the maid, smiling as he watched Yang Ming.
An official reminded from the side, "Viscount Hanton, according to Imperial etiquette, one should kneel on one knee to accept the Emperor's conferral."
