Chapter 275: Throne in the Shadows

The Stone Hall of politics was somber and solemn, shrouded in overlapping shadows. Only a few slender beams of light seeped through the thick Divine Curtain, outlining shapes of the sun in the cold corners of the floor.

The King sat enthroned among the shadows, his faint gaze descending from on high like a beast of prey perched on its throne. His voice was distant and icy, as if to freeze the very air, sending chills down one's spine.

Xiuxoke took a deep breath, vaguely detecting the scent of blood. His expression remained resolute and composed. As a battle-hardened noble samurai, his fierce willpower would never easily cower. He bowed his head, offering an unashamed answer.