Chapter Two: One Cup Kills Three Men

“You were fortunate tonight.” “Fortune is how I have survived.” “The royal blood trial is in three days. Every heir must prove their worth before the Dragon Stele. You will attend.” Lain allowed fear to enter his expression. Cassian patted his shoulder and departed, satisfied. Golden words kindled in the shadows. 【Causality of the Ashen Banquet broken. Rating: Reversal.】 【Scattered dragon blood absorbed. Ember Sight upgraded.】 【New ability: Lie-Flame. Observe the soul-heat produced by a lie. Three uses per day.】 【New event detected: Royal Blood Trial.】 【Warning: unknown soul within the Dragon Stele.】 From beneath the palace came a growl only Lain could hear.