Chapter 145
“Hell no. Why should I?”
“What?” The emperor’s eyes turned sharp.
“I mean… Why do I have to go seeking my own death?”
“What do you think you are…”
Rexid got up abruptly. The emperor and the nobles flinched, intimidated as Rexid lifted his large stature.
“What am I? Some dog that comes, goes, and dies just because someone commanded it?”
“…”
“If there’s a war in the capital, you deal with it yourself, brother. I’m only here to see Raven off for one last time, and you’re telling me to clean up your mess while I’m here? What do you even think I am?”
The nobles all cleared their throats and avoided making eye contact as Rexid spoke.
The emperor trembled slightly, and then he spoke. “Are you saying… that you will disobey a direct order from the emperor?”
“When have I ever been that obedient to you? I didn’t even listen to father when he was around…”
“You… Are you going to ignore the danger that has befallen your own country?!”
