Chapter 34: A Contract

"You know who attacked my wife? Don't you?" she nodded her head proudly without hesitation.

"Do you finally believe I am an Oracle?" She looked smug. "You can attack them and get revenge. You are strong enough to rebel. What is the matter? Why are you trying to hide?" she asked back when he frowned.

"Do you think it is that easy?" In the end she was naive even if she could see the future.

"There are laws in the empire. If I want to accuse the prince, I should have proof. If not, it would wage war. And a war could destroy everything. I have a son to protect. It would be better to lie low and let them think I have given up on my wife and daughter and indulge in other women.

It will give me time to look for her again and collect more proof." For the first time, he explained himself instead of ignoring her. But she still looked confused as if she could not understand.