Chapter 147
“Give me your hand.”
The guard tugged at Ryde’s right arm and kindly put the bracelet on his wrist.
“H-hey!”
“Listen closely, and repeat the oath after me.”
“…”
“I, Ryde Van Hexen, was not involved with any ill intentions regarding the death of the crown prince. I neither had any personal resentments toward the crown prince, nor did I aim to take the throne. I swear on the Elphire to prove my innocence.”
“…”
“Should my innocence be proven, I will voluntarily give up my position in line to the throne. Over.” The guard spread his arms wide and smiled with satisfaction.
“Ha…” Ryde let out an empty laugh. “How dare you…? When you don’t know anything…”
“…”
“Rex, if he wears the crown… You’re never going to be able to see the powerful empire that you wished for. I-I am seriously worried about the future of the empire…”
