The First Princess responded in an equally cold voice.

But she was inwardly shocked.

‘I never thought he would abandon his position as a cardinal.’

It was something no one had anticipated.

Except for one person.

Haverion, unaware of this, smiled.

“Then, go. Don’t forget my message.”

“I am not your messenger.”

The First Princess left without looking back.

After a long time in prison, someone came to visit Haverion.

It was the chamberlain sent by King Eloin after hearing about Haverion’s proposal.

“His Majesty said he will consider Cardinal Haverion’s proposal positively.”

‘I knew it.’

Haverion smiled without revealing his thoughts.

He believed that even the so-called Blood Lion, King Eloin, would bow before the Holy Empire’s power.

However, the chamberlain’s words were far from over.

“Only, under one condition.”

“Condition?”

Haverion tilted his head slightly.

What sort of condition would he require to reclaim what was rightfully his?

But soon, his eyes couldn’t help shaking.

“The Seventh Prince is currently unconscious.”

“How does that concern me? Are you implying that I should attend to him?”

“Of course not. That’s not what anyone in this country wants.”

“What?”

Haverion couldn’t hold back his anger.

The chamberlain made it sound as though he was disrespecting him.

However, the chamberlain continued calmly.

“His Majesty has declared that he cannot restore your rights as a royal as long as the Seventh Prince remains unconscious.”

“What if he doesn’t wake up?”

“If that were to happen, you would lose not only your position as a cardinal but also your royal status.”

“What?”

“And there’s more. You must also seek forgiveness from Prince Ian.”

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