"In recent years, several kingdoms beneath the empire have grown increasingly troublesome! They have begun resisting imperial influence more openly."
"The Third Prince originally intended to use Prince Rui's disappearance to pressure the surrounding kingdoms further. Then after hearing your name from the Tenth Prince, the Third Prince decided to make you the scapegoat."
"He planned to accuse the Lionheart Kingdom of secretly helping you murder Prince Rui! Then from there, use the matter to trigger internal instability and bloodshed inside the kingdom! He wanted an excuse to weaken Lionheart!"
The envoy hurriedly raised his voice again. "I swear, My Lord! I know nothing beyond this! I was only following ord…"
"Get to the point. Who killed her."
Michael's voice cut through the hall coldly. The terrifying pressure in the surroundings increased slightly again.
The envoy immediately froze. Michael's eyes stared directly into him.
"How was Arianne killed?"
