Chapter 42: The Trial of the Sierre Ducal House
The imperial capital, Perias, was buzzing with a single topic. It was the rumor that Duke Sierre had been dragged into court and was about to stand trial. “Is this…
The imperial capital, Perias, was buzzing with a single topic. It was the rumor that Duke Sierre had been dragged into court and was about to stand trial. “Is this…
The distance between me and the fortress rapidly shrank. Because I charged at such breakneck speed, the enemies didn’t even notice my approach. They were just idly checking if the…
Convincing him that disguising as a merchant caravan and traveling discreetly would be better than openly revealing himself, Count Randerk eventually agreed with Cain’s opinion. If they left Granada drawing…
“Yes, Your Majesty.” Rachel, dressed in a maid’s uniform that hardly suited an assassin. She answered Emperor Cain’s question calmly. After quickly scanning the surroundings, she deftly slipped a small…
“I’m going crazy.” Only late at night did Cain finally finish his daily schedule and return to his bedroom. Due to the relentless, grueling workload that had swept over him…
Though not classified as ‘clear heretics,’ the sacred-blood vampire Isabella Daywalker stood at the extreme opposite end of relations with the Ellington Holy Alliance, to the point where it could…
Finally, on the day of the promised meeting, Cain headed to the grand plaza of the inner castle wearing not his usual flamboyant uniform, but ordinary noble attire, a plain-designed…
Fortunately, the “impromptu gathering” Claire mentioned was scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Even so, I still dutifully reported to my little aunt first. I took a leisurely bath, visited Cecilia’s house…
“I’m here to escort you to dinner.” Claire’s face remained as stern and unsmiling as ever as she extended an invitation. “Please come with me, Your Highness. Miss Hill has…
“Because he didn’t actually do it.” Even though Hill’s face remained mostly expressionless, confusion clearly flickered in her grey eyes. She had vaguely sensed something was off before, but the…