To The Eternal Knight (2 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 86

“Yes, yes! Your Majesty. Then, with this, I shall conclude today’s meeting.”

Following the Emperor’s abrupt declaration of the meeting’s end, a minister skillfully closed the session. The murmuring nobles immediately fell silent and turned their eyes toward the Emperor.

Among the nobles, who were puzzled by the unusual atmosphere—so unlike ordinary meetings—some began to cast changed glances. The Emperor felt those eyes fixating on his hair and lifted the corners of his lips with dignified composure.

Inside that smile, however, he clenched his teeth tightly to suppress the explosive fury welling within—ensuring no one could detect it.

How dare they mention the previous generation?

The very imperial lineage that the Estebeans’ ancestors had served had been severed a hundred years ago during the Great War, and it was Bangain himself who had founded a new imperial throne.

This was the first real challenge since he had solidified the authority of his throne and purged those nobles who sought to manipulate the Emperor. What should he do about such a laughable defiance?

His jaw had long gone numb, losing all sensation. Yet the feeling of disgust—as though filth had been dumped over him—would not fade. If anything, it kept provoking his imperial wrath like relentless waves crashing against rock.

The Emperor looked down at Nerea Esteban with deeply shadowed eyes.

Her vivid red hair, soaked in blood-like intensity, and her cloudy, unreadable aqua eyes—she bore every hallmark of the Estebeans, yet the Countess smiled innocently.

Indeed, my judgment ten years ago was correct.

The Estebean main line is unmistakable.

And those who challenge imperial authority must be eliminated.

Having finished his calculations, the Emperor rose slowly from his seat. As all the nobles bowed in respect, he spoke.

“…Count Esteban.”

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