Chapter 99
The capital, Hexenbaum. Inside the throne room of the imperial palace.
Emperor Robert Van Hexen sat on the imperial throne, which was decorated glamorously with both gold and jewels. His eyes were sunken, and he had a bewildered expression on his face.
On both sides of the red carpet laid out in front of the imperial throne, ministers were lined up with long faces. In front of the emperor, Grand Duke Ryde Van Hexen and Commander Simmon Cardel stood there with their heads hung low like sinners. There was a coffin next to them. The emperor stood up from the throne and took two rather risky steps down the step. The knights quickly tried to support him, but…
“Away!”
The emperor pushed them away with trembling hands. Indescribable emotions stormed through his eyes, which were trembling like crazy.
Step, step, step-
