Chapter 139: Handsome Enough
Prisoners Dungeon, Kingdom of Helion
Asura winced as she rose to her feet, feeling the stiffness in her muscles from days of confinement. The stench was overwhelming, but her main concern was for Levi.
Had Princess Katelina’s prediction already come true? If so, it meant Levi was in a safe place, known only to... Luis.
The door creaked open, and relief flooded through Asura as she saw her father, Laban. "Look at you, an absolute mess," he scolded, his tone a mix of annoyance and concern.
Asura shrugged, accustomed to her father’s lectures. "Come, let’s go home. Your mother won’t stop pestering me until you’re back," Laban grumbled, leading her out.
As they rode in the carriage, they passed the execution ground, where rows of men were being executed. "What’s happening?" Asura asked, peering out the window.
"The king is furious because of the coalitions, so anyone cooperating with them is being killed," Laban explained, his gaze fixed on her. "Don’t cause any more trouble, Asura. I don’t know how much longer I can protect you from the king’s wrath," he warned sternly.
Asura was well aware of the coalitions, knowing that Luis was involved. Though she assisted, she wasn’t actively engaged. "I told you nothing good would come from associating with her and her brother! Why are you so foolish? I’m doing everything to ensure our family survives, yet you constantly put yourself in danger," her father continued his scolding.
Asura remained silent, gazing out the carriage window as it rolled along. Perhaps her father cared for her in some way, but the truth remained—he was a traitor to their kingdom, selling his loyalty to Devon for power and greed.