Chapter 75: A Deceitful King
The king and prince walked down the long, winding corridor, their footsteps echoing against the stone walls. Their servants and escorts trailed behind them dutifully.
While the king walked solemnly, Kiev glanced around, taking in the castle’s grandeur.
As they approached the annexe, the prince couldn’t help but feel curious about his betrothed, who used to reside there.
"It seems a bit far away from the main building. Has she always stayed in the annexe?" he asked the king, hoping for some insight into the princess’s life.
Kaizer’s face darkened as he explained, "The princess was delicate and easily overwhelmed by crowds. She needed a quiet space to recover, so she chose to stay here. It is so unfortunate that she didn’t live long."
As they reached the locked door, Kaizer gestured for his servant to open it. Without a word, the servant produced a key and unlocked the door.
The brass padlock clicked and clunked as the key twisted, filling the corridor with the sound of metal on metal. Finally, the servant managed to push the door open, revealing a gloomy and dark room.
The air was thick with a peculiar stench, and cobwebs and dust hung heavily in the air. The room had been sealed since the day of the rebellion after Nessy’s body had been removed.
As the servants entered the room, they quickly pulled aside the curtains, allowing the natural light to flood in. Slowly, the details of the room began to come into focus.
Kiev glided gracefully into the room, scanning the dishevelled four-poster bed with his sharp eyes. He then walked over to the dresser and noticed a little black smudge on the bare floor.
It seemed the rug had been removed and not replaced, and it was clear that this room had not been attended to in some time. The neglect was evident in every corner.