Don't Be Kind Rashly (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 159

They say lightning is striking Shalea. No one dared approach the Imperial Palace.

Terrified by the palpable dread even from a distance, the citizens of Shalea held their breath. The news spread so fiercely it nearly reached every corner of the Persesta Empire.

Spies stationed in Shalea reacted instantly. Each tugged and shook the strings they had carefully tied to the palace.

Every step the Emperor took since his sudden appearance sent imperial authority soaring uncontrollably, while noble power plummeted to the ground. That the Emperor should rage again at such a time left everyone holding their breath, desperate to know why.

“Could he have noticed?”

Viscount Svenya, who had been preparing to stab the Emperor in the back, nervously checked ship schedules for escape, but Duke Negret cut him off firmly.

“If he had, he would’ve come for us before doing this! Clearly, he’s just furious about something else!”

Even as he said this, Duke Negret hoped his distant relative in Shalea, Lady Godier, would bring news as soon as possible. All rebellion must be prepared with information. He glanced idly toward the eastern gate of the barrier wall, left open toward Calleta.

“We absolutely must drive him out of this land quickly. The whole country’s in chaos—what a disgrace!”

Watching the Emperor’s mood was unthinkable! Yet those in power were always sensitive to shifts in influence, especially those newly granted authority, who had no choice but to stay on high alert. With two eastern noble houses in turmoil, the Alanka Dukedom was equally unsettled.

The new Duke of Alanka was overwhelmed, mourning his father, arranging the funeral, and managing the succession. Moreover, the murderer of his father was also staying in his household. Claiming she couldn’t face her family, she secluded herself and rarely ventured outside.

“Brother.”

Yet Cedric Lambert regularly checked on his younger sister. Indeed, it wasn’t to ask after her well-being—it was to “verify.” As head of the household, he had a duty to constantly monitor the murderer.

“Oh, what is it?”

Katherine, who had been in the annex, unexpectedly came outside. Cedric calmly looked up at his sister.

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