Everyone held their breath, not daring to make a single sound, for fear of bringing disaster upon themselves.
Finally.
Prince Norton was brought to the throne in the great hall by two powerful professionals.
"Prince Norton pays respects to His Majesty the King."
He knelt on one knee, his face filled with trepidation, his gaze shifting restlessly.
He was clearly terrified.
Being summoned to the palace at five in the morning—who wouldn't be scared?
The Nine Aspects watching nearby, Shen Ye had lost any mood for teasing him.
"Do you know where you went wrong?"
Shen Ye asked.
"I shouldn't have sent spies to Eternal Night City," Prince Norton said with his head lowered.
"That's not it."
"...Please enlighten me, Father."
"The spy wasn't your man. I've looked into it thoroughly," Shen Ye said.
Prince Norton suddenly looked up, staring at Shen Ye in disbelief.
The ministers exchanged surprised glances amongst themselves.
Wasn't this affair—
