Chapter 221
A whirlwind of fiery chaos swirled around the Crimson Duke’s feet, while at the same time, characters of blood began to etch themselves onto his flesh. It was the symbol that the Red Mage Tower Lord was finally unleashing his full power—the grimoire known as the Book of Blood.
“Oh my, are you planning to show us our beautiful old days again?”
“……”
Arachne asked slyly, and Viscount Yuris did not answer.
“Why are you loyal to the Sovereign of Truth? You, the master of false intrigue.”
“Have you never considered that you, who pursue lies more beautiful than truth, are the ones most obsessed with truth above all else?”
Arachne countered.
“At that point, when you pursue ‘truthful lies’ over truth itself, your very existence cannot escape the shadow of the Shadow King. In other words, are we not all but slaves to truth?”
“Do you truly believe a mere upstart from Saxony is worthy of being the ‘Sovereign of Truth’?”
“Well now.”
Arachne laughed, seemingly amused.
“As you say, both I and the sorceress of the Blue Tower withdrew from the War of the Roses. Except for one—‘Mistress Titania’—who participates as a direct stakeholder.”
“……I see.”
As he spoke, the crimson circle ceased its rotation. The swirling flames of magical power faded.
“Even for you, to shoulder such a risk for a mere heir to the bloodline… Truly unexpected.”
“……”
Bloodred Prince did not respond immediately.
