Chapter 577:

“I helped you plant the false memory in the drunk child’s mind, making him believe he gave away the secret of your people to the humans, which led to the attack. I helped you bring down your own kingdom.” The mage paused, his unseen eyes boring into Zaiper. “And now you request mind disintegration for Urai’s First Ruler?”

“Yes,” Zaiper hissed, impatient.

“The girl’s life and my arm should suffice,” the mage said. “My arm will be paralyzed for a month if the magic succeeds. But after this, we are even. If you desire any further spells, you must meet the requirements.”

“Deal!” Zaiper crowed, practically bouncing on his feet, almost unhinged in his delight.

“Alright,” the mage’s voice was an ominous echo. “If the magic succeeds, in a few days, His Majesty the First, the mighty and supreme sovereign ruler of Urai, His Grace, Grand King Daemonikai, will lose his mind.”

Two Days Later

PRINCESS EMERIEL

the door to her sister’s bedchamber, only to freeze in her tracks. They sprang apart—or rather, Aekeira did—leaping out of Grand

face was bright red. She looked both

to ease the awkwardness. “Forgive my intrusion. I should have waited for an invitation.

the heart of

sister with a

Aekeira had asked upon their return to the fortress the previous day. Despite Emeriel’s reassurances, her

truly,” Emeriel insisted, then turned to the

his head in acknowledgment, his usual composure firmly in place. “Has Daemonikai returned from the training

to keep the longing out

Emeriel to fill the hours tending the gardens and overseeing the planting of

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