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Vol 05 Chapter 176: The Emperor’s Melancholy II

「What a disaster, Kepka.」

「…I apologize, Searl-niisan.」

Kepka bowed his head to his brother, Searl Barca, the head of the Barca family. Searl, on the other hand, shook his head.

「It couldn’t be helped. Victory and defeat are common in war; it was a matter of fortune. What is unforgivable is…」

Alexios.

Searl clenched his fist tightly.

「I should have strangled him to death back then… It’s my responsibility.」

A child with heterochromia brings misfortune to their family and country. To avoid this, they must be strangled immediately after birth.

This was an ancient Pofenia tradition.

And it had come true.

「From what I hear, he became a noble of a barbarian country. What Cornelius? A disgrace to the Barca name.」

A vein throbbed on Searl’s forehead, and his eyes burned with rage.

「Currently, Azul Hanno’s forces are superior. This is unavoidable. We failed… But we will make a comeback soon. At that time, we will advance our troops to the