Chapter 131: Love Always Clouds The Truth

"Truth…" Ragnar repeated Rast's word, his voice heavy with meaning. "Love always clouds the truth, no matter how clear the evidence."

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They stood facing each other in a tense silence. Ragnar extended the blood-sealed decree to Rast.

Rast accepted the decree and read it thoroughly. His eyes widened as he comprehended its contents: an order for Arnulp Varma's arrest and execution, bearing the signature and blood seal of the "Blood of Dragon."

"Your Majesty…" Rast's voice trailed off, disbelief and shock etched across his face.

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"Rastislav Sawrahan, I, King Ragnar Clementine of the Central Gamaaloth Kingdom, am entrusting you with this mission first because I respect you as Arnulp Varma's closest friend," Ragnar said in a calm, measured tone.

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Rast felt a heavy weight settle on his heart. "Why, Your Majesty? Why make this decision so quickly? Arnulp deserves a chance to explain himself."