To Destroy or Modify? That is the Question

Kai’s eyes widened when he heard the explosion. His gaze immediately landed on the archduchess who gave him a pointed look. He shrugged his shoulders and managed to excuse himself from his friends who were called to assist with the security of the stadium.

He headed to the balcony where his uncle and the archduchess was, and proceeded to the archduchess’ side. He noticed that the other officials that were previously in the balcony as well were gone. The only ones that remained were the emperor, the archduchess, the leader of the imperial knights; Commander Dean Hultir, and one of the four guardians of Praiji; Paula Lorfud.

“Kai,” the emperor called. “What are you doing here?”

Kai did not answer, instead he met Archduchess Zaira’s gaze.

“Ivan, I have something to tell you.” she said with a sigh. “Kai is a member of the Dark Palace.”

Emperor Ivan’s eyes widened, his gaze shifted from his prime minister/adviser to his nephew.

“WHAT?!”