"The Empress's personal maids… and… and a few guards, including… me." The guard knelt on the ground, his body trembling. He knew full well what fate awaited him after revealing this. However, as one of His Majesty the King's most trusted men, he would never hide anything from his King.
After a long while, His Majesty the Old King finally let out a long breath. Then, with his eyes filled with grim determination, he stood up and said, "Your eldest son will be made a Hereditary Baron. I will find a rich fief for him! Your family will forever enjoy the Empire's favor! As long as the Empire stands, your family will be nobles!"
"I… thank Your Majesty!" The guard's voice was choked and shrill. With bloodshot eyes, he drew a dagger from his waist and plunged it into his own chest, dying on the spot.
