Chapter 456

Soon, the news of ‘the old king’s illness’ spread throughout Dairkth, causing quite a stir.

Everyone understood very well that the old king’s illness meant that a new king would soon ascend the throne, but the crucial question was—who would be the successor?

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Mr. Steinfield had the servants heat up the dishes and set them back on the table.

Penny and Hector sat facing each other at the round dining table. Although Hector had learned that Monia hadn't fallen into Micah's hands, he still couldn't help but worry without any news of her.

Penny picked up a large chicken drumstick and put it in his bowl.

“Little man, don't skip your meal. I'll listen to Mr. Shaw and stay at home during this time. I won't go anywhere and won't cause you any trouble again. I'm really sorry about what happened to Harmonia. You were trying to save me… but I was just so useless.”

Besides sincerity, there was only an apologetic look on Penny’s face.

She was just an underage girl, so how could she not be