The Maid's Contract Marriage (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 267

The Emperor insisted on holding a private audience with no observers or guards present.

Naturally, the Imperial Guard protested, arguing that protection was necessary, but the Emperor paid them no heed.

Though he had declared his intention to abdicate, he still claimed, “I am the Emperor for now,” brushing them aside—and none of his subjects were loyal enough to risk their lives opposing him.

Thus, the meeting proceeded according to the Emperor’s wishes.

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Lately, the Emperor had been consumed by dark emotions, struggling to digest feelings of humiliation and despair.

He had believed everything was under his control—but how much had he truly overlooked?

Forgetting that his downfall stemmed from his own hidden misdeeds now being exposed, he instead projected himself onto the image of great kings and leaders who met their end through betrayal by those closest to them, sinking into self-delusion.

And so, rather than be dragged down like a defeated dog, he resolved to step down with dignity on his own terms.

Then, he found himself wanting to meet Gunter Vain.

The bastard son who, had he been acknowledged, would never have lived such a life.

The Emperor believed Gunter needed his help.

And he resolved to settle this matter while he was still Emperor.

Kyle had graciously offered him an opportunity to abdicate gracefully, preserving his dignity—but though his departure from the throne was already inevitable, the Emperor had distorted and forgotten all of that.

The Emperor had already rationalized that it would be noble of him to willingly relinquish the throne for Gunter’s sake.

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