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He tightly gripped his writing quill until his hand trembled. Zaiper was a manipulative son-of-a-bitch, and Vladya struggled to resist the urge to rise and deliver a powerful blow to his face. It took all his willpower to restrain himself. But everything he's saying is the truth. That's why it hurts so much, isn't it?

Vladya swallowed hard against the lump in his throat. Because even though Zaiper was a manipulative jerk who only wanted Daemonikai dead so he could ascend the throne as the ultimate ruler, his words were true. Keeping the beast locked up in its feral state was a torture Daemonikai did not deserve. Simply because they were unable to let him go. Vladya knew this. The entire court was aware of it. And that is precisely why it hurt so much.

"I didn't bring up this topic to dampen the festivities, but to make my intentions known to all of us. Officially. However, since tonight is the harvest, let us continue with the celebration. We can discuss this further another day, Grand Lord Zaiper concluded, before retaking his seat.

EMERIEL

Emeriel rubbed his bound chest, trying to ease the ache.

a while the atmosphere was filled

well into the night before the spirit of merriment slowly began

in reviving the atmosphere. Truly, the Urekai did not

court was cheering, and the lords

fears had finally dissipated. Throughout most of the night, he had remained safe

briefly, expressed regret, then proceeded to select other slaves. He was safe.

Sinai rose from her seat and gracefully approached the podium where the grand lords sat. She stood beside Lord Zaiper, lowered her head, and whispered

locked eyes with Emeriel, piercing him with his stare.

that charming boy of yours with me?" Grand Lord Zaiper announced. "Hey-slave, get up and

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