Chapter 194 The Crown Prince Acting Recklessly

Randolph stormed around his tent, trembling with rage. His plan to gather allies through gold had crumbled from the outset. Veins bulged on his flushed forehead, sweat beading and dripping down. His face was red enough to seem as though it might burst.

Seething, Randolph struck one of the tent's supporting pillars and bellowed, "How dare he! Executing Garfield, knowing full well he was one of my aides? This is an affront to the royal family! Treason!"

His furious kicks sent the table bearing the map clattering to the ground. Still unsatisfied, he picked up a chair and hurled it. The finely crafted yew chair shattered on impact, its splinters grazing his cheek.

Momentarily startled by the pain, Randolph tried to collect himself but failed. His mind remained foggy, his heart racing wildly. Anxiety gnawed at him, and his thoughts turned increasingly extreme.