Picked Up a Beast, Turns Out He's an Emperor (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 146

“Fools… kill, kill, kill. Do you really think I’d bargain with such a measly diamond?”

Crimson blood dripped from the witch’s fingernails, flowing down her fingers.

Before she could even finish speaking, the sharp edge of a blade pressed against her throat.

Besilica snorted at the emperor who held a sword to her neck.

“Go ahead—kill me if you dare. But I wonder… would you like to see what happens to your empress, who shares a contract with me? Kick, kick, kick.”

She showed no fear, even as the sword left a red mark on her skin.

“Your Majesty, the witch speaks the truth. The moment you harm her to evade fulfilling the contract, Empress Catherine will be in grave danger.”

Count Corald hurriedly stepped beside the emperor and spoke urgently.

He had prided himself on knowing witches well…

But this was his arrogance.

He’d known verbal contracts with witches held no power—yet for a moment, he’d been distracted by the revelation that Crown Prince Luca was alive.

It was his fault the witch had been brought here.

It was his failure to prevent this situation, despite knowing witches better than anyone else.

He should’ve realized immediately when she mentioned a “verbal contract.” How could he not have suspected her ulterior motive?

Count Corald lowered his head, consumed by self-reproach.

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