Chapter 56: Assassination (1)
VIP lounge on the upper level of the ballroom.
Camilla stood by the curtain, looking down at the nobles dancing below.
Her black eyes were filled with open disdain.
“So this is where you’ve been, Your Majesty the Empress.”
A voice, familiar but flippant, called out to her. Second Prince Georg entered the lounge with his escort knights in tow.
Camilla greeted him warmly.
“Georg, I take it the negotiation is concluded?”
“A lady who was just a common count’s daughter before her father died last year—do you really think she can manage the position of house head? That mining right belongs to Tojin Palace now.”
“Truly capable as always. There’s no doubt in my mind now—Georg, you are the only heir fit to be the next Emperor. I grow more certain each day.”
“Well, thanks to the groundwork you laid, Your Majesty, it was an easy job.”
Georg took a seat and picked up a glass of wine.
“You really do have an impressive network. After that monster outbreak near the mine, the count’s house came running to me, begging for help. How did you manage that?”