"I never thought... it would actually be like this..."
After disconnecting the remote link, the Fourth Prince opened his eyes. Along with shock, there was a trace of fear in them.
If the secret the Ghost Captain had revealed was true, then it was truly terrifying.
Ordinary people competing for control of the Empire had to work themselves ragged buying loyalty, handing out money, equipment, and beauties, and even then, loyalty only crept up.
But this guy could just max out loyalty instantly?
How was anyone supposed to compete with that?
He had originally thought the trump cards he had prepared gave him some chance of winning, but now...
Still, something's strange. If the Second Prince's Enchantment Technique is really that broken, I've met him plenty of times. Why haven't I fallen victim to it?
Could my second brother actually care about our brotherly bond?
Give me a break. I haven't forgotten how our eldest brother died.
"Your Highness, the Eighth Prince is already waiting for you in the study."
As all kinds of thoughts raced through the Fourth Prince's mind, a guard approached to report.
"Mm, understood."
The Fourth Prince calmed his turbulent emotions and considered things for a moment before heading toward the study.
"Fourth Brother, how did it go? What did they say?"
The Eighth Prince clearly wasn't the patient sort. He asked the moment the Fourth Prince entered.
"Mm! They've agreed to cooperate, but..."
"But what? You're still keeping me in suspense at a time like this?"
The Fourth Prince looked his eighth brother up and down, his gaze flickering.
The Ghost Captain was right. With an ability like that, none of the people around me... can be trusted!
"Everyone, leave!" The Fourth Prince waved a hand, and the attendants around them immediately bowed and