Chapter 366.2
Riner cast a contemplative gaze at Kasser, seemingly pondering the depth of the king’s good fortune. The fact that Anika Jin showed no hesitation in mocking the king and even maintained a friendly demeanor with Hwansu made it appear unlikely that there were more Anikas similar to her.
The reason Riner chose to feign ignorance to the pleas of his courtiers urging him to consider a successor was rooted in his aversion to the idea of tiptoeing around a woman who feared him. While he acknowledged the eventual necessity of marriage to secure an heir, he harbored a preference for delaying such arrangements as much as possible.
Sensing the weight of stares, Kasser turned to Riner and tilted his head sharply, triggering an abrupt surge of grumpiness in Riner.
“Fourth King, is it easy to venture into the desert from here?” Riner inquired.
“It is,” replied Kasser.
“Let’s go out. It’s a desert; even if we turn it upside down, it’s still a desert.”
“What nonsense are you suddenly talking about?”
“I brought this all the way here; there should be some decent reward.”
Kasser sighed. “Don’t change the subject. We are in the middle of an important discussion.”