Book 19: Chapter 61
“Failed, did you? Mm, I’m surprised to hear that a magical creature protected Vera. I honestly didn’t expect that. It appears we’ll need a rock, then.”
The advisor was somewhat surprised to see Ikana indifferently drinking wine and calmly setting down the report. He was ready to be at the receiving end of her fury. He helped his wife and child settle down somewhere safe because that was the last chance to assassinate Vera. All of the spies and special agents came out of hiding to participate in the assassination. Those who weren’t armed attacked with farming tools as it was an order with their lives on the line. Vera would always remain in the palace henceforward. It was impossible for them to assassinate her in the palace.
Vera’s rule would gradually take root. In turn, her people would unite, making it difficult for assassins and special agents to sneak in. The failure of the assassination essentially meant assassinations had utterly failed. Not only did they fail, but they also wasted all of their previous efforts. Given what the job meant to Ikana, if she didn’t kill him, the sun would rise in the west. Judging from Ikana’s reaction, however, maybe the sun would rise in the west in the future.
After reading the report, Ikana peacefully set it down on the table then picked up her cup of wine and didn’t say a word. Of course, that could just be the calm before the storm, which was why the advisor didn’t dare to speak.
“It’s fine. Raise your head. Your failure couldn’t be helped. I must admit I underestimated Vera. I never expected she’d have so many people helping her. King Troy didn’t explicitly state his stance, but his children performed fantastically.”
Ikana went to window and aggressively pulled open the thick curtain. She watched the drizzle outside and, voice soft, added, I still have another card to play. Vera won’t hole up forever. Trump cards are saved for the end, so I’m not worried.”
“Understood, Consort Ikana.”
“All right, you may leave.”
The advisor wiped his cold sweat on his forehead and then immediately left. Once outside, he leaned onto a wall and panted for air. It was a miracle that he managed to leave Ikana’s room alive after failing to fulfil her command.