“To prevent the young dragon from contracting with Soldrake, we placed a lich on the way to the mausoleum. In addition, although it was not a complete success, I, your father, also took care of Shio as well. Then I entrusted you with full authority.”

The words flowing from Duke Arangis would surely have caused a huge turmoil if publicized. However, the two people in the room with the duke were not surprised at all.

They were already well aware of Duke Arangis’ role in the incidents. After all, they were a part of a group that planned to establish the Arangis Duchy as the ‘Arangis Empire’.

“…..”

Arigo remained silent with his head down, and Duke Arangis continued while gazing at his son.

“I thought that even a fool would be able to successfully promote the plan with the groundwork I laid. But what did you do after being entrusted with authority? What else did you do besides unifying those sloppy bunch of orcs in the inland sea and sending Toleo to Leus to earn that unsightly name of Dark King? Besides, Toleo is dead now.”

“But father, I tried everything I could in order to get rid of that Pendragon brat. But the White Dragon is always by his side, and every single opportunity, there…”

“Is the White Dragon by the side of Duke Pendragon right now?”

“…..”

Arigo tried to make excuses, but his...