Chapter 90
Chapter 90
I felt my vision distort. It felt like I was about to get dizzy.
The Crimson Crown Prince, Francec, was a "prepared sacrifice."
Emperor Yuri Accretia intended to kill his own son in the future.
A father not only using his child but planning to kill him.
If a lowly commoner at the bottom of society had devised such a plan, I could understand. But for it to come from the imperial family, the pinnacle of the empire... and from the emperor’s own lips at that.
I kept my mouth firmly shut. If I opened it, I felt like my agitation would spill out.
"Luka, you may have to carry out the crown prince’s assassination. An Overseer’s primary duty isn’t combat or assassination... but there are times when it must be done."
Kinuan looked at me as he spoke.
"If it is for the empire, I will gladly take on the task."
The response came out mechanically. Rational thought was nearly impossible.
"Let me ask you one thing, young Overseer..."