Chapter 144: Renslet’s Royal Letter (4)
Yulkanes seemed to be afflicted with a debuff called inner turmoil. The weight of countless political issues was visibly wearing him down, making his current state rather striking.
Taking advantage of his vulnerability, I subtly floated a suggestion:
“Why not consider seeking asylum in Renslet?”
It was a bold proposition—leaving the Empire behind and defecting to the North.
“That won’t do,” Yulkanes replied firmly, rejecting the idea without hesitation.
“I’ve been rooted in the Empire for far too long—my family, my disciples, my entire legacy is there. If I fled to the North, the fallout would be immense.”
“I see.”
“Hmph! So don’t go making reckless suggestions like that again.”
Though Yulkanes held no loyalty toward the Emperor or the Empire, the sheer weight of his personal ties made the suggestion too risky for him. He swiftly moved on to another topic, brushing off my proposal.