That's exactly what he is: an arbitrary emperor. He punishes anybody who is in his way. People are apprehensive of him because he is far too formidable. But you, a mere knight, managed to grab his attention.

You stood straight up at the interior of the throne room's tall doors, your gaze darting about and too Wriothesley.

Yes, you made eye contact, which resulted in your being summoned to his throne.He gazed at you with a tender expression, which had never happened before.