Simplicity and Shattered Dreams

Deafening silence occupied the chamber as all Crown Prince Hemeri did was stare at Vicus who was still on the floor. The expression on Hemeri's face was hard to read like always.

Almost a minute passed when Hemeri rose from his seat without saying anything. Approaching the table on his right, he lifted the small jug placed on the tray along with a silver wine goblet.

"Are you that eager to die?" He asked Vicus as he poured himself some wine and then gulped it down. "Too bad. I still have use for you." Turning to his left, his firm gaze was on the Black Guard in disguise when he added, "Until I accomplish my plan, you are not allowed to die."

Vicus said nothing but his gaze was slightly narrowed the whole time.