Chapter 195: Storm Brewing

Melson knew exactly what he was seeing, yet it was only a beginning. Back when he had dug into Zion Showyer and the others, it had been nothing more than a minor snag. At the Imperial Court the next day, he would face all the powerful grandees of Chiton. They had long been bristling with resentment toward him. Even the young emperor's attitude had been plain enough. For the moment, Melson was merely a blade in His Majesty's hand. If that blade failed to cut, the outcome was obvious. Braden Yare...