The carriage rumbled through the lonely forest, its wheels creaking along the uneven path. Inside, Sol sat with a furrowed brow, his gaze fixed on the passing trees as they blurred into a mesh of greenery outside the window. Alex and Lu Jin remained composed, their expressions stoic yet contemplative, while the old butler fidgeted uneasily, acutely aware of the weight of the discussion.
Sol, deep in thought, broke the silence with a question that hung heavy in the air.
"What steps are necessary to dismantle an emperor and claim his throne?" His voice was measured, but the weight of the topic was palpable, causing a tremor of unease in the old butler.
The old butler's discomfort was evident as he shifted nervously, well aware of the gravity of such discussions, which could easily be construed as treason if heard by the wrong ears. His apprehension heightened as the carriage rattled on, the looming implications of their conversation weighing heavily on his mind.