Estian threw out a punch without hesitation.Smack!The impact of the punch echoed in the prison, followed by a groan of pain from Ruin. The emperor didnt even bother to turn around to look at him. Sosorry. That was out of reflex. I have a habit of reacting to barking dogs with a fist, you see, Estian said emotionlessly.
Dont lie! You hit the sa spot as before! Ruin, who was bound in chains, yelled in protest.
Estian didnt even bother to feign like he was listening, as he turned to glance at the other person next to Ruin. With eyes that were bruised black and blue, Richard was kneeling on the floor next to the crown prince. And keeping watch from behind the both of them was the blue phoenixseveral tis bigger than before.
For a single drop of Eugendiphs blood to result in such growth How incredible, truly, Richard murmured, enviously gazing at the phoenix. But how could you do this to ? You didnt even give up a drop when I asked
Estian responded to the archmages grumbles by lifting his foot and sending Richard rolling across the prison floor with a thump. As it so happened, Cecile hadnt kept everything that happened that night from Estian.
Richard said these things to After hearing his wife repeat what Richard had said to her, Estian made sure to deal rciless treatnt towards the archmage too.
How noisy. What?Youcan manage to keep running away with her? Did you think I wouldnt be able to catch you if you took Cecile, knave? Estian growled.
Hehe, I was just joking, Richard imdiately responded with a toady laugh after seeing the murderous look in Estians eyes. After all, he knew hehadbeen asking for a beating.
Watching the two, Ruin rubbed the spot where hed been punched earlier and asked, By the way, arent you going to interrogate today too? I thought youd keep at it forever, and today would be no different.
Enroute from Aluna to Navitan, Estian had questioned the crown prince endlessly each night, especially in regards to matters related to the Ender and the catastrophe. After hearing the full story from the crown prince, Estian had summarily deed it all to be nonsense. How could he not? Estian had no intention of being amused by stories that he was the reason for the approaching end of days.
After glaring at Ruin for a full minute, Estian straightened himself up and said, This is enough. I will just return for today.
His thoughts were with Cecile, who hed left asleep in the room prepared by Navitan. Was it the effect of returning to this place? Cecile seed to toss and turn in her sleep more than any other day, and it concerned him. Turning to the blue phoenix, who was now large enough to be called a monster, Estian instructed, If either does anything funny, peck them.
The phoenix squawked and unfurled its wings as if to say, Yes sir!
As Estian turned to leave, Ruin and Richard cried out in unison, What about our food! The least you can do is to feed us!
However, the emperor closed the prison door on them without ever looking back.
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Not concerned in the slightest as to whether the crown prince and archmage starved or not, Estian walked along the dark hallways. He had ordered for everyone unnecessary to be cleared out, and it appeared that his orders had been followed well. The emperor couldnt sense the presence of anyone besides his Imperial Guard on duty outside. As a result of his command, even the royal family mbers and the attendants had to spend the night outside, but that wasnt a concern for Estian
Suddenly, he abruptly ca to a stop.Hm?The door to Ceciles room opened quietly, and Estian instinctively hid his presence and took cover behind a nearby curtain. A mont later, Cecile poked her head out. Checking the hallway was all clear, she began to creep away on her tippy toes.
Where is she going?Estian knew she was having difficulty sleeping after watching her toss and turn, but he hadnt expected that she would wander about at night. He decided to discreetly tail his wife.
Unsurprisingly, she wasnt familiar with the layout of the main palace and she quickly appeared lost.What in the world could she be looking for so earnestly?Estian wondered, as he continued to follow.
Found it, Cecile exclaid happily.
After a long ti of wandering, Cecile seed to have found what she had been searching for and quickly snuck inside. Estian watched her figure disappear through the doors, before turning to look at the hallway next to that place. In an instant, his eyes widened with surprise.
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