— Solinthar Empire, Royal Courtroom —
The moonlight pierced through the large windows, illuminating the dark hall. The scent of roasted chicken and spices filled the entire palace.
Their chatter and laughter echoed in my ears even though they were floors above this room.
"I have changed a lot," I mumbled, walking toward the throne.
As soon as I sat on it, the damp torches scattered across the room lit up with blood flames, and my eyes unleashed a fierce red light. I felt alive, yet the pain in my chest worsened—but I didn't complain.
This was home.
One of many I would acquire over time.
"If managing one territory is this hard, how can I manage many more?" I muttered.
My eyebrows knitted at the thought of the man who had an answer to all my questions—Lee Bai. I'm certain that man has more than one territory.
If he moves from realm to realm constantly, which one would he call home?
