71 Iron Hand King (One) 5yr

Translator: MogumoguchanEditor: TheRealSeal, Tonicquill, Mogumoguchan, _Lunaelle

"Is that so?"
Having listened to Val's declaration, Kessel's expression turned unusually complicated.
"But why was it you? You were supposed to be a noble person, a pure warrior. You have your beliefs."
"Haha." Val started laughing for no reason. "Why can't it be me?"
Kessel paused and looked sadly at Val's scar which extended from his chest to his chin. "You were once my most trusted friend and brother. We grew up in the capital city together, and were the best partners and the closest of brothers. I was closer to you than to my blood brothers like Midier. We even promised to marry each other's sisters."
"Enough!" Val abruptly raised his head. His eyes were filled with fury. "You are not allowed to mention Liscia and Constance. You do not deserve to."
Thales' heart jolted. The image of Liscia Arunde and Constance Jadestar flashed before his eyes—the lonely figure of the Head Ritual Master and the little stone jar.
The king's expression dimmed. "I knew that you hated me, but I thought it was only because of Liscia, and that as a suzerain, you were still loyal to me and Constellation. I thought that the belief in your heart was still noble and unshakable."
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