Chapter 57: Right Of Succession

"So, Baron Carson-" before Laina could even continue her sentence, the Baron was already on his knees. 

"Your Highness, I swear, this has nothing to do with me. Please don't execute me, I beg of you! I will tell you everything!" he blurted as his body shook in fear. 

Clearly, he was shaken by the assassination attempt that had just occurred. Although they were still unsure if both matters were linked, it did no harm to hear what the Baron had to say. Laina walked over to him and gently patted him on the shoulder.

With Laina's assurance, the Baron seemed to have eased up a little. Following Laina's orders, he sat down on the sofa as he explained how it all came to be. Upon his arrival into the palace, the Baron had been called to meet with several members of the nobility. 

They offered him chests of riches as bribery, so that he may pick their artworks over others. When he refused, the nobles threatened him instead.