Chapter 75
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Young Ray Lavendal was a genius. Especially when it came to understanding politics and the flow of society.
Athena knew, from the very moment Ray was born, that he would be her master.
But being a genius didn’t mean he was perfect at handling people from the start.
“As long as the corrupt Temple controls the Empire, the Empire has no future. The Imperial Family and the Ducal Houses must join forces to bring down the Temple.”
He was still at an age where he hadn’t even suffered at the hands of the Temple yet.
Eight-year-old Ray had simply spoken what he perceived about the world.
“Really, Ray?”
His older brother Rihardt said with a deep smile.
“Why don’t you say that again? What makes you think that way?”
“Because...”
Ray’s words were delivered directly to the Temple. Just as Rihardt had intended when he deliberately had Ray say it in front of a Temple member.