“Then, are you planning to vie for a Divine Throne seat? There are two epic dungeons in the West,” Woohyuk asked.

[… Honestly, I am interested. However, when I think of how and why my father died, I’m not sure that I’d want to risk my life for it.]

After the death of Emperor Tiberius, Eleanora seemed to have undergone many changes, both in her heart and mind.

Woohyuk decided to console her as much as possible.

“I don’t want to see you getting hurt. At such a young age, governing an entire Empire will certainly not be easy. So, accept Hwarin’s help and grow, but for the time being, forget about the Divine Thrones,” he suggested.

[If you say so, I’ll follow what you say. I’m living to be with you.]

After Emperor Tiberius’ death, the only person that Eleonora could fully trust was Woohyuk.

Woohyuk nodded his head and immediately ended the video call.

‘I feel a little dirty. Something feels wrong or misplaced.’

Tiberius was a greedy and cunning opponent who he had to eliminate sometime in the future.

However, in the case of Eleanora, although she was wild, she was not a villain or politically ambitious.

Thus, Woohyuk felt a sense of guilt for using her as he did.

‘But it can’t be helped. If we start arguing and fighting, the Eastern Conquest expedition plan will become...