Outside the courtroom, Caius's expression changed—his gaze turning cold.
"Eldest Prince, please follow me," the butler said. The moment he saw Caius, he bowed lightly and spoke respectfully.
"Lead the way," Caius replied calmly as the butler walked ahead, and he followed.
The butler led him through a different set of hallways. Although the guards here were sparsely placed, their auras were much stronger.
Eventually, they reached a crossroads. To the left was the chamber for the king's wives and mistresses. To the right was where Caius and his siblings had once lived.
Memories clouded his mind—the shouting, the disgusted expressions… and the few rare moments of laughter among the siblings.
Caius clenched his fists as clarity returned to his thoughts. Of course, none of this escaped the butler's notice. He merely smiled to himself.
At the intersection stood four terrifying guards—two on each side—each one exuding the aura of a Universal Realm expert.
