Chapter 123: Advice and Planning_2

"The maintenance of a state lies in the balance of power, how can it solely rely on trust? Can you trust His Highness, can you trust the High Priest? Everything is changing, even if it's like this now, what about later?"

Having said that, Gillim bowed deeply again, blood already seeping from his forehead.

Aweit's breathing became rapidly uneven. He opened his eyes and looked at the Intelligence Officer, whose face was covered in blood, a struggle apparent in his gaze. Then, the King gripped the Divine Staff in his hand and slowly closed his eyes.

"Leave! Go and punish yourself, sacrifice your blood."

Gillim nodded silently, accepting the command with a bow.