Chapter 382: Awakening

As Prince Halkenburg and five of his guards approach his father's chambers, the corridor soldiers assume it is another letter delivery — until everyone draws weapons and holds them at gunpoint. Halkenburg says it took four days to lower their guard, but he made it in time. Down the hall, Yushohi reports that the assassination of Benjamin succeeded.

Plot beats

1. Halkenburg and five guards approach his father's chambers, mistaken for another letter delivery
2. Suddenly everyone draws weapons and holds the corridor at gunpoint
3. He says it took four days to lower their guard but he made it in time; Yushohi reports Benjamin's assassination succeeded

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