"Speaking of that…" Nolan's expression turned serious. "I'm in a dilemma too. I'm sorry—I killed him on the spur of the moment without thinking about the consequences."
He lowered his head, feigning a depressed look. Of course, it was just an act. How could he not know the consequences?
All the souls of the royal family were linked to the so-called soul tree, a high-class artifact hidden deep within the royal palace.
If a prince—or any royal family member—died, it would be detected immediately.
Only the Ancient Eron Royal Family possessed such an artifact. Not even the Great Velmora Empire had one.
That was also why he hadn't killed Meliodas earlier. If Meliodas had died, it would have sparked a massive investigation that could have derailed his plans.
But he couldn't let his sister see that. He didn't want to worry Seira. Besides, he was used to executing his plans in secret, without needing to explain anything to anyone.
