All was lost!
What remained was nothing but futile daydreams!
It was not because he lacked intelligence, but because he was shackled by a hopelessly inept Crown Prince who hampered any progress. He dragged him down.
Junyi's expression turned deadly, his face consumed by darkness as if he contemplated taking direct action against someone.
Even the guard was taken aback, witnessing a side of the strategist that differed greatly from his usual composed demeanor. While the guards had served the Crown Prince, they had limited knowledge about the strategist himself. Based on their observations, the strategist had always carried a calm and pleasant countenance. But now, he appeared disturbingly intense.
The guard added hesitantly, "Strategist, the Crown Prince wishes to see you."
"He wants to see me?" Junyi sneered, swiping the books off the table with contempt. "He wants to see me? Fine, then!"