And now, the fate of Selene Kane hangs in the balance.
Everything is too strange, yet he cannot afford to think much of it.
He can only kneel on one knee, bowing before the Empress, looking up.
"There must be some misunderstanding. Please, Your Majesty, allow me to save her."
The Empress looked at him quietly.
After a moment of silence, she finally nodded slightly, her voice calm: "Granted."
She never intended to take this person's life.
Though Selene Kane was suspected of assassination, the evidence is questionable, the motive unclear.
Moreover, she understands Caleb Shaw's loyalty and judgment.
It was just that the situation was tense then, and as the assassin appeared, her anger overwhelmed her, leading to the order of execution.
Now calm, she naturally refrains from insisting on pursuit.
She gently placed down the wine glass and, before turning to leave, left a faint instruction.
"Bring her back alive. I want to know the truth."
