Chapter 36: The Greedy Merchant
Moon Palace had always been quiet, but when the grand doors opened, that silence seemed to thicken tangibly.
Uno stepped into the luxurious reception room of the Moon Palace. His attire was simple yet elegant, perfectly reflecting his status as a merchant.
He carried the same unnerving calm he had when confronting the royals back at the warehouse in the Holy Temple. His tall, lean figure and the dark cloak trimmed with gold draped over him with each silent step, making him look like a strand of night slipping into the palace. His tea-colored eyes curved slightly when he saw Emilia seated on the main throne.
This intriguing princess was someone Uno had always wanted to meet, and now he could finally face her in an official setting.
Dyan immediately took a half-step forward, hand on his sword, his spine taut like a drawn bowstring. Clearly, he hadn't forgotten the man they encountered briefly in the Holy Temple.
