239 Plan and Reason

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CHAPTER 239

The sound of feet echoing against the palace grounds could be heard from afar. Several people made their way along the palace halls, running as though their lives depended on it.

All had heard, that the king had made a new decree and more importantly, they were interested in knowing about it.

*Minutes earlier*

In one of the chambers in the palace, a man dressed in a loosed shirt and fitted trousers stood with a red scroll in his hands while his eyes remained fixed on it.

In front of him was Evans who had his back hunched a bit as he awaited the words from the man.

"My Lord?"

"Yes. I see. I would carry it out immediately."

"And the ring?" Evans questioned. "Right here with me." He peeled his gaze from the scroll and looked up at Evans. "However, there is something I need to clarify."

"Go on."

"Does his majesty wish to hold a ceremony or?"