Duke, This Will Sting for a Moment (30 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 121

“The Emperor has announced his abdication? Is it really true?”

I asked Popo several times in astonishment.

I knew Justin didn’t cling to the throne, but I never expected him to step down so soon.

So abruptly—just as if he’d been waiting for the perfect moment.

[It is true indeed. Even Ricarion couldn’t believe it and just left for the capital.]

Airy projected Popo’s translucent image onto the wind barrier she’d woven in midair, shimmering faintly from the Magic Tower.

[Yuriella, did the Emperor tell you anything beforehand? I heard you had a private audience with him. Was there nothing suspicious about him?]

“Uh… not at all…”

[Understood. I shall contact you again if there’s further news.]

As soon as the communication with Popo ended, Airy narrowed her eyes and flew straight to my face.

[Fishy. Something’s fishy.]

“…W-what is?”

[On the day you met the Emperor alone—you deliberately sent Airy away to Popo, didn’t you? You were plotting something behind my back, weren’t you?]

“What? What would I possibly plot with the Emperor behind your back?”

[Look me in the eyes, Yuriella. Look into my eyes and tell me.]

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