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Kenji had become the Emperor’s right hand man which he always wanted to be.  He thought that this position would help him to become one of the most popular and powerful figure in history, He did not know that the newly crowned Emperor considered him as a threat. Secrets were being prepared to deal with this ‘dangerous subject’ who had become too influential to be ignored.
“Oh, Dearest brother, I have to congratulate you on your well-deserved hire! How great must it feel to receive a court audience and the special joy of having a sword under your head before the imperial family!" The emperor said warmly.
'Oh dearest sister... Your congrats are out of place... you just made the situation worse...'

The Empror's Trap

Pluvia understood her brother's little schemes all too well, directly bribing the mansion's steward to secretly set fire to it, burning all the hidden weapons and armor to ashes...

Even so, relying on his Southern Frontier connections and excellent eloquence, this Fifth Prince still managed to build up his own power base.

"Since we're cooperating, let's be direct with each other," Kenji smiled. "Look, Mr. Luin, since you've decided to talk, why not tell me everything? It would benefit us both."

"You want to know everyone involved?"

"I actually already have a list that's probably quite accurate."

Shenya's expression grew fascinating as Kenji said this.

"However, for Her Majesty, some things require concrete proof. And honestly, while the Fifth Prince's intentions aren't pure, this matter ultimately requires Her Majesty's personal judgment. I shouldn't get directly involved."

Ch 46 - A New Faction