Chapter 500. The King’s Blessing

KARL

He was saying it right now. Words that were once too much for me, words I dreamed of. In my madness to ascend as a count and regain the control that Fabricio had set aside. He was saying it now, as king, he had the authority to appoint a new count.

It wasn’t what I wanted. I would give up the title a thousand times if I could regain my powers. I wouldn’t trade them for anything. They were taken from me in such a stupid way that I couldn’t accept it. It was unfair, too unfair. I was exploding inside with rage and impotence. I couldn’t dodge the damn arrow that fell practically from the sky.

I got up, at least I looked up at Jacob. I had to say something right now.

“I accept,” I said, with a smile I tried to fake.

“Well, it’s time to organize the troops,” said Jacob, with the strength he always displayed, he never looked weak or vulnerable.

I found it admirable. Even if the situation overwhelmed him, even if he had no magical powers of any kind