The Credentials of a Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 49

“After all, it’s an opportunity you’ve already gained, isn’t it? You might as well use it more effectively. I haven’t seen your face in so long—I’m worried I might forget Hyung’s face forever.”

Now the Emperor no longer denied the existence of his half-brother.

It wasn’t a bad change. Getting deeply involved in imperial affairs carried great risk, but for me, it wasn’t a major issue. In any case, I had no intention of turning back.

I took a short breath and opened my lips again—but the Emperor’s voice reached me first.

“To be honest, I had a bit of hope. Calix said he thought you might have another plan for you.”

“…….”

“Of course, I’m not blaming you. What you’ve done is already excellent. You’ve neatly overturned my prejudices.”

It was a lie. The Emperor’s gaze held something more—he clearly wanted something further.

I slowly exhaled. His expectant, unblinking stare was becoming unbearable.

“That should be enough. After all, I have no right of succession.”

“Right of succession?”

“His Majesty, the Late Emperor, branded Crayton as traitors. And that stain still remains.”

“Ah…….”

The Emperor frowned slightly and leaned back. Though it was something we both already knew, he apparently hadn’t expected me to bring it up so directly.

I calmed my racing heart and carefully chose my words in my mind.

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