Chapter 1197 – A Very Expensive Declaration of War
Yue watched him carefully. She knew that smile. So did Sira. It was the smile of a man who had just discovered that an extremely unpleasant situation might also present an extraordinarily profitable opportunity.
Lux dismissed the interface with a flick of his fingers. "Well, ladies." He straightened his shoulders. "Apparently, my vacation has developed a military expansion pack."
Sira laughed. Yue groaned. Lullaby yawned. And Aurelia, who had only just escaped one king's nightmare, stared at the smiling demon before her. Somehow, she had the distinct impression that the world outside her prison was going to be considerably more complicated than she'd imagined.
Lux's grin widened. "Now then…" His eyes gleamed. "Let's see how much a king can afford to lose."
Kaelmor had attempted to steal from him while he was unconscious, and although the attempt had failed, Lux considered the intention alone sufficient grounds for retaliation.
