Chapter 40. Sleepless Night

— Give a warm welcome to Her Majesty!

Crowds of people from all corners of the capital began to flock to the center. After all, someone you don't see very often was passing through the main square. Rachel Cassius had pulled off a coup a year earlier and become queen. It was still the loudest topic of discussion among the public. After all-an incident like this had never happened in the history of the empire's founding.

Rachel rode her horse and led a detachment of imperial cavalry into the palace. Beyond the ruler herself, however, something else caught people's attention.

Count Louis was known for his impunity during the previous dynasty. A most ardent rogue — all of whose antics were forgiven because of his good relations with the king. Now this man was deprived of all titles and possessions.