Chapter 9

A year later, the Emperor's health had grown increasingly frail. The court officials had been urging him to appoint Prince Seamus as the Crown Prince without delay, to prepare for any unforeseen circumstances. But no one could have anticipated that Prince Seamus would fall from his horse and die in a tragic accident. It was said that the guards were just an inch away from catching him, but that single inch sealed his fate, leading to his untimely demise. Some suspected foul play, believing...