He revealed the royal family's secret first to pressure me. What a terrifying man.
"I am honored, Your Majesty," Lelius said, bowing and kneeling on one knee.
Sigmund regarded the back of Lelius's head coldly. She's just a commoner's daughter with no claim to the throne anyway. A capable subordinate like him is worth keeping close—and under surveillance.
"Oh, by the way, how goes the search for my beloved brother?"
Lelius swallowed hard and broke into a cold sweat. "It is proceeding well, Your Majesty. We've uncovered a critical lead and are tracking him as we speak. I will ensure he is brought to you as soon as possible."
Sigmund's lips curled into a sinister smile. "Good. Bring him to me quickly, so I can tear him apart with my own hands."
In a dark room with drawn curtains, Charles V stared intently at an ornate mirror hanging on the wall. The surface of the mirror rippled like water.
