Chapter 390. Side Story 2. A Mad Dog Lives In the Imperial Palace (1)
Revelio was the emperor of the Orias Empire. He was the great sovereign who had led humanity to victory against the demonkin and ushered in the golden age of the empire. Revelio was a ruler beloved by the people, praised for establishing the most powerful imperial authority in the empire's long history.
Seven years had passed since the Demon Realm Expedition ended, and the continent had enjoyed an era of peace unprecedented in its chronicles. At the very center of that peace stood Emperor Revelio himself.
Yet such an emperor was, at this moment, facing the gravest threat to his life.
"Argh! Halo, your grip is too strong!" Revelio wheezed.
"Father," Halo said, "I heard rumors that you were thinking of taking new concubines."
"W-Who said that? I have never entertained such thoughts. You know your mother is the only one for me! Those rumors came merely from—ah—diplomatic negotiations with the Pajar Sultanate to strengthen our all—" Revelio replied nervously, but was cut off.
"Father," Halo interrupted.
"Yes?" Revelio responded.
"You know what will happen if you bring in a concubine, right?" Halo asked in a threatening tone.
"O-Of course, Halo! Hahaha! Your mother and you children are all I need," Revelio answered.
Halo Karien, prince of the empire, was the only person in the world who could threaten the emperor's life.
The young prince—soon to celebrate his eighth birthday—looked up at his father with an expression that was nothing short of disapproving.