Author's Note: Do Not Unlock Yet. Chapter Is Still Under Construction.
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The soldiers murmured among themselves.
Victor finally allowed himself to relax—until the eyes of the officer locked on him.
A beat of silence passed.
Then the man's eyes narrowed.
"Fang Chen," the officer said coldly.
Victor tensed.
"In the name of Blue Flame Palace Law, you are hereby placed under arrest for the abduction of Princess Xuan Qing!"
Time froze.
"What?!" Xuan Qing's eyes widened in fury.
"What the hell did you just say?" Aeri Fan growled, half-drawing her blade.
Victor's gaze sharpened, but he didn't move. Not yet. "You've got the wrong idea."
But it was too late. The order had already been shouted. The guards moved.
In seconds, the formation split—half remained kneeling to the princess, while the rest surged toward Victor.
Weapons pointed at his throat. Spears locked in formation.
"Don't resist," one barked. "We don't want bloodshed."
