Chapter 85✨ · TRCR

Zahidra regarded him steadily for a long moment before giving a slow nod.

“You are right. From this moment, I order the confinement of Zeppelin Devonshire to his residence. Alfred—immediately notify the nearest garrison to surround and watch this place.”

Chaos erupted.

The guests gathered in the Hall of Light milled about in confusion, suddenly anchorless, like bags whose strings had been cut.

“This is a frame-up! Your Majesty! Malicious persons have driven me into this crisis! Why would I ever commit such an act at the very ball I am hosting? Moreover, that painting—you—!”

Zeppelin shouted desperately as the emperor’s knights dragged him away.

But it was already too late.

Zahidra bellowed with feigned fury.

“Silence! In any case, the Knights of the Temple will uncover every detail. Take the Earl back to his mansion at once!”

“Zahidra! Your Imperial Majesty!”

Once Zeppelin had vanished from the Hall of…