Minjun sat in quiet contemplation, the stillness of his room offering a stark contrast to the whirlwind of events from the past few days. The weight of his decisions and the actions he had set in motion pressed heavily on him. Just days ago, he had managed to convince Hee-chan, his trusted ally, to rebel against the Emperor. The risk was considerable, but Minjun believed in their cause.
The palace, with its majestic walls and ornate corridors, was not just a place of luxury. It was a cesspool of power plays and intrigue, with secrets whispered in every corner. And amidst this, the chilling event replayed in Minjun's mind. The cold-blooded murder that had unfolded right before his very eyes was a haunting reminder of the deadly games they were playing. But what unsettled him more was Yujin's involvement.
