Chapter 32
Liv recalled the rumors surrounding Emmett. The saying that he became crueler than anyone else when it involved the Emperor. Each time, Liv truly realized what kind of person Emmett was.
However, it wasn’t that Liv was greatly disappointed in Emmett because of that. The beings constantly surrounding Liv, the gods, had committed unimaginable acts by human standards, so this was nothing in comparison. Yet Emmett hung his head with a dark expression and acknowledged Hayden’s words.
“Yes, I have punished others in the past. So I can say I will imprison him in the dungeons.”
“In the dungeons?”
“The ones in the Lartman Duchy. The knights there have conducted torture training on those who opposed the imperial family.”
Emmett’s voice was low as he calmly stated the facts. Hearing them, Liv felt somewhat taken aback.
No matter what happened, Liv was certain she would continue loving Emmett. But she realized she didn’t know everything about him.
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A few days later, Liv was staring at the window in her room with a bewildered expression.
“What? How did you get here?”
Just like before, Hayden had climbed through Liv’s bedroom window!
As per Emmett’s plan, Hayden had been able to escape from the underground prison with the Duke’s help. His body was still in poor condition from the torture, and if he lingered in the capital again, he might be discovered by the Emperor. So Hayden decided not to remain active in the capital any longer. Then why was he here?