Chapter 60

Chapter 60.

The Estroa Empire.

The white-haired Emperor, seething with rage, hurled the jade seal. The seal bounced off, grazed the First Prince's shoulder, and embedded itself in the floor.

“Is this the best you can do with a task! It is because of this that I cannot invest you as Crown Prince. Do you understand?!”

“I will not botch it. Just one more chance…….”

“Enough. I cannot stand the sight of you. Begone this instant.”

Outside the audience chamber where this exchange went on, the Fourth Prince was waiting.

“It seems the Crown Prince's investiture will be difficult again this Founding Festival, Brother.”

“Why did Father summon you?”

“Perhaps he means to entrust me with the task you failed at, Brother.”

“I did not fail!”

“I wonder whether His Majesty the Emperor thinks so too.”

Before that smooth, glossy face, smiling pleasantly, the First Prince had no choice in…