Chapter 38. Shameless Majesty

THE PREVIOUS NIGHT

This night is the darkest I have seen in a while, synchronizing with the color of my soul at this moment. I feel no remorse for what I am about to do, for tomorrow is the day when it will be decided if I am to rule over Perth or not.

I hide beside the window of an upper room, clad in a black cloak, like the Assyrian assassin I was trained to be. Silent as night, I watch, listen to, and observe my prey as they conspire against me.

The flame burning in their midst from a stone-carved bowl containing red hot coal and firewood reveals their faces—Honourable Generals of the Perthian Army.

Honourable indeed!

“… Once we ensure that his offspring is named Ruler of Perth, we strike and eliminate them all.”

“All of them?”

“Of course. They are all filthy and abominable, child, mother, and Queen alike!”

“She is a powerfu