This Beast Never Sleeps at Night (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 61

“Will you be alright? If my identity is revealed, the truth about the late emperor’s death will come out as well.”

Not mentioning the late emperor’s death.

That was an unspoken rule between Christine and Yan.

“Everyone believes he died from a wolf attack. I wonder how people would react if they learned it was actually his younger brother’s scheme to seize the throne—especially Lady Isabel or Duke Rodwell…”

Lady Isabel was the late emperor’s wife, and Duke Rodwell was her father.

Had the late emperor still been alive, they would have held the highest power.

Yan tensed at Christine’s threat but didn’t reveal his true feelings—he wasn’t that easily swayed.

“It was you who harmed my elder brother, not me. Besides, if it gets out that you’re part of the wolf clan, who would believe a word you say?”

“And the Papal See will take action as well.”

At the mention of the Papal See, Yan’s face twisted severely.

If the existence of the wolf clan were exposed, the Papal See wouldn’t stay idle. And if that happened, they’d hold Yan accountable too—for hiding that knowledge.

The nobles’ council would seize this opportunity to attack him.

In the worst case, he might even be deposed.

“Yes, exactly. So let’s keep cooperating well from now on. After all, we’re in the same boat.”

Yan smiled gently again and extended his hand for a handshake.

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