�I�m not sure. I can�t sit still today because I�m so excited. It must be because the moment I�ve been waiting for is one step closer, my lord.�

The White Star chuckled.

�That is called being capricious.�
�Is that so, sire?�
�That�s right. You are being capricious. Mm, I feel bad for making you take care of the feed. It must be hard.�
�It is doable as I am doing it with my trusted subordinates instead of alone. Plus, who else can do it other than me? I have to do it.�

Gersey walked to the door and bowed.

�My liege, please excuse me as I go check on the feed and go underground prior to returning.�
�Sure.�
�Until later then, my liege.�

Gersey quietly opened the door and disappeared.

Silence filled the area now that the White Star was alone.

The White Star continued to look out the window once Gersey left.

It was pretty empty around the palace.

However, he could see the citizens of the kingdom enjoying the festival in all directions.

�Hmm.�

Their excited faces did not bring any joy to the White Star.

It wasn�t as if he could feel or taste anything anyway.

A smile appeared on his face.

�It�ll soon be hell for them.�

The White Star started to imagine his kingdom that will turn into hell.

It would be a glorious step toward the future he desired.

* * *

At that moment, in the Roan Kingdom�s Forest of Darkness�

Pat. Pat.

Count Mock turned toward the hand patting his shoulder. JrNovels.com