Chapter 200 The World Of Nobility Is A Merciless Place

Henry III noticed the unspoken pain lingering in Charles's eyes and released a deep sigh of his own. The kingdom of Elonia was already on the brink of ruin, and now Elise's actions had only worsened their position. He needed Lania's support more than ever.

But as a sovereign, even offering an apology came with immense difficulty. Every word he spoke had repercussions for his kingdom's stability.

"I never imagined things would turn out this way. That Elise would succumb to the temptations of the otherworldly force… But this isn't the time to assign blame. We must put personal grievances aside and think as clearly as we can."

Charles V tilted his head back to stare at the ceiling, fighting to keep his tears from falling.

"Yes, I've lost my son, and you've lost your daughter," he said bitterly. "All of this because we failed to raise them properly. Let's stop laying blame. Isn't the punishment we're enduring already enough?"