Chapter 44
I Next “Why have you come to see me at this late hour?”
The emperor’s office exuded opulence, befitting the ruler of the empire. Its grandeur was enough to dwarf even the largest living rooms, making them seem like small studios.
But at that moment, the room felt constricted, all because of a single question posed by the emperor.
‘The emperor, as imposing as ever… Oh boy,’ Raciel thought, feeling a slight shiver run down his spine.
The emperor’s remark carried immense weight, and his casual inquiry was no laughing matter. He truly embodied the stature of an empire’s ruler.
Yet, Raciel quickly brushed aside any intimidation. The secret to his composure was simple.
‘Back in Korea, when I was struggling to pay rent… The landlord I encountered in the hallway, right in front of the bathroom, was way scarier!’
He recalled the time when his oriental medicine clinic was on the brink of bankruptcy. It was a period filled with financial hardship and worries over rent. How had he felt when he unexpectedly came face to face with the landlord?
Like a frog in front of a snake.