"Father, let me take responsibility for this."
Gulvar and the ministers were startled. They all turned toward the throne room entrance and saw Karakh step inside, followed by two of his trusted aides.
"Karakh?" Gulvar furrowed his brow. "What are you doing here? Go back to your room."
But Karakh didn't obey. He insisted, "Father, I am a prince of this kingdom. How can I just stand by and watch the capital fall into chaos?"
He stopped before Gulvar, clasped his hands together, and bowed his head slightly.
"I beg you, Father. Please grant me the authority. I'll do my best to resolve this!"
Gulvar fell silent. In truth, it wasn't that he didn't want to grant him the authority—he simply still harbored suspicions toward Karakh.
Yes, Karakh was even on the list of those he suspected were behind this chaos, including Aldrian's death at the Seven Lights Inn.
It wasn't an unreasonable suspicion. Aldrian's death benefited the princes, including Karakh.
