Chapter 103
“Liv Lartman has been hit by ancient magic, so she will soon die after gradually wasting away. Therefore, you should inform people that the rumor of your sister being loved by God is false. And frame your sister as a witch and put her on the stake with your own hands. She’s a woman who will die soon anyway, so you don’t need to feel guilty.”
Walter thought for a moment. If Walter did that, the Emperor would then attack Hildegard or cut her off from Hamelsvoort. Then the temple would have no reason to protect Hamelsvoort anymore. It seemed the Emperor’s intention was to weaken the relationship between Hamelsvoort and the temple before bringing down Hamelsvoort.
In other words, if he followed the Emperor’s words, it would ultimately mean bringing down Hamelsvoort himself.
“I cannot do that.”
“Is there a reason?”
“Have you forgotten that I am also a Hamelsvoort? Your Majesty’s proposal will ultimately be poison to Hamelsvoort.”
At those words, the Emperor’s face became displeased, but soon, as if he had changed his mind, he raised his voice to call a soldier. Soon, a soldier entered the prison. He flinched when he saw the other soldier who had lost his life, but managed to maintain his expression as he stood before the Emperor.
“Release this person and send him back to the Hamelsvoort family.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
As the Emperor started to behave in an unpredictable way, Walter recalled several possible scenarios. Then, the Emperor whispered to him.
“You’ll return alive this time, but your current actions will bring about the downfall of all of Hamelsvoort.”
Ah, is that how it will be. Well, it doesn’t matter either way.