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Laws Broken, Order Reconstructed – Part 03

Emperor Kagurai broke the silence. “Well, come on inside, Kutsuwa. And you too, Soaarunay Saak.”

Soaarunay, wrapped in a tattered cloak, slipped past Kutsuwa into the room. The chief watched her warily, ready to act at a moment’s notice, but Kutsuwa remained calm.

“Are you the current emperor?” Soaarunay asked, her tone disrespectful.

Neither Kagurai, Kutsuwa, nor the chief reacted to her insolence.

“Yes, I am Kagurai G. Quinbrand.”

“If you were going to summon me, couldn’t you have at least sent a carriage? I was forced to travel for days with this quiet guy,” she complained, gesturing at Kutsuwa with her thumb.

Kutsuwa briefly frowned. Kagurai grinned upon noticing.

“Shall we have some tea? Director.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The chief bowed deeply and moved to the magical teapot. Meanwhile, Soaarunay casually sat in the chair opposite Kagurai, and Kutsuwa stood behind her. Though he seemed relaxed, Kutsuwa was also on guard.

“You understand, don’t you? We couldn’t risk