Chapter 77

Cory’s body went rigid after receiving Prince Yei Lin’s reports. Merilla was on the move since King Elphaim sent a summons to the aristocratic faction and noble faction that he would invite the candidates to his castle. “Everything is in motion,” said Cory while looking outside the windows of Monakre’s pavilion.

“And so are the enemies. Lady Sabina Rozenreff was last seen in the Back Alley together with Lady Merill Larat,” said Prince Yei Lin, who was standing behind Corean. “Are you absolutely sure about this, Prince Corean? Tori did her best to support you.”

Cory glanced at the crown prince. Instead of answering his question, he shrugged. “I want to see her. I can do that, right? I can be selfish just for one night, right?”

Prince Yei Lin understood him. Victoria would hate him more once King Elphaim would summon them. He wanted to hold on as much as he could. “One night? I know how you al