"The Emperor's Regret"

"Father! Don't say that! You will live a long live with me!"

Cathain spoke but Emperor Valerian just looked at him with a smile.

"Everyone except Duke Dalton and the crown princess go out."

Eleanora's eyes widened in surprise. What does the emperor want to say that he needs everyone except them go out, as well the crown prince?

Cathain was reluctant to go but he had no choice other then going out. It was the emperor's order so no one could deny it and had to go out.

Eleanora felt heartbroken when she saw the emperor's lifeless red eyes. Tears pricked her eyes when she saw him trying to cling on to life to the last minute.

Unlike the old him, who kept a certain distance to preserve dignity as a ruler, he treated Duke Dalton as his close friend even if he was older then the duke, which made her heart ache all the more.

After that, The elderly man, who was leaning against several pillows, smiled faintly and spoke.

"Lady Dalton, I'm so glad you are well and safe."