The Eternal Debauchery's

blood must be paid for with blood

"Suck!" As soon as Alan returned to his room, he picked up a porcelain vase nearby and threw it on the floor.

*prey!*

The sound of porcelain shards resounded in the room. But that was not the end, Alan proceeded to throw bottles, boxes, clothes, and everything he found nearby onto the floor. In the end, he even unsheathed his sword and slashed at his bed furiously.

Only after a few minutes like that did he start to calm down.

At that moment, a sad voice came from behind him.

"What's up, my prince?"

“... Christine, so you are here”

“Sorry... I was worried when I heard the commotion.”.

Alan sighed and sat on the bed. His expression was tired, as if he had lost his reason for living.

Seeing that, Christine hesitated a little before sitting next to him and stroking his back gently.

“... You know you can tell me if something is bothering you, right?” said Christine.

Alan nodded. “Thank you, Christine. You are always there for me.”

Christine was once Alan's fiancee, but due to the wolf forest incident and the destruction of the Hera family, the engagement was broken.

After all, the crown prince could not marry a descendant of a fallen family, especially if the family was accused of having a relationship with a daemon.

But Alan loves Christine very much, and she's probably the person she trusts the most in this world.

When the Hera family incident occurs, Alan begs his father to forgive him. He then took it as his personal servant to protect his life from those who wanted to kill him to avenge those killed in the wolf forest.

Even if she could not marry him as her future empress, she planned to make him her concubine and give her everything she could give him.

But even that's impossible now.

“... Sorry, Christine. Maybe I won't be able to recover your family.” Alan said in a self-deprecating tone.

Christine furrowed her brows.

"Tell me what happened, my prince, maybe I can help you."

Alan nodded. He then recounted everything that happened earlier today.

When Christine learns that the former emperor did not agree to make Alan the next emperor, her expression changes strangely.

A strange glint flashed in his eyes. It was filled with disappointment, shame, guilt, and …

the hatred?

However, that sparkle disappeared in the next moment.

Instead, he wore a pensive expression.

"In hindsight, there have recently been many rumors about making Dina the next emperor."

“The prostitute...!” Alan gritted his teeth in anger. “So he wants my throne. Even the old man thought he would become a better emperor than me!”

Christine nodded. “The situation is bad. At this rate, he would end up being the next emperor even though he was a woman. Of course, there's a chance your grandfather killed her because of her relationship with the church; but Dina is smart. He will most likely distance himself from the church as soon as your grandfather shows his support. At that time, with the help of your grandfather, the Imperial Institute, and even Claus supporting him, no one could stop him from ascending the throne

“... Should I send someone to kill him?”

“Did you forget the result of trying to kill Claus? Acting rashly will only make us lose more. Of course, you can try, but it is best if we start to consider other options.”

"Other choices?"

“Ya... If your grandfather wants to take the throne from you, then you must seize it by force.” Christine said hesitantly. “And incidentally, I know some people who can help you with that. Maybe they can help you even to take care of your grandfather. Plus, I also have plans to get rid of Claus and Dina.”

Alan's eyes opened wide in disbelief.

"Are you…"

“Not everything needs to be done with force, my prince. Sometimes, unexpected strategies can bring unexpected results.” Christine said sweetly.

Alan dumbfounded. However, soon, his eyes lit up with ambition.

“Are you sure this will work?”

Alan nodded, but he did not agree directly.

"I'll think about it."

As for Christine, she looked at her lover with pity, shame, and guilt.

However, he would not miss this opportunity.

His family's blood must be paid for with blood.

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At the same time, in the mansion of the Ferret aristocrat.

Alice sat in the basement with her eyes closed. He carefully sensed the fate setting while his butler, Aaron, guarded him silently from a corner.

Suddenly, Alice opened her eyes and sniggered sweetly.

“Great, it's easier than I thought. Prince Claus will definitely love my gift.”

[It's done?] A voice echoed in the basement, emitting a powerful aura of authority.

“It's done, ancestor. Soon, the empire will be embroiled in chaos.”

[Good.] The voice answered. [However, Alice. Don't you think you're too close to the Prince?]

“Mm? Is there something wrong with that, ancestor?”

[. I just hope you don't forget our goal, Alice. In order for our family to truly rise, the Quintin family must fall.]

“... I understand, ancestor. Don't worry, I know what to do.”

[i hope so. Continue plan. Soon, the day that Teresa and the Quintin family fall will arrive!]

With these words, the owner of the mysterious voice disappeared.

Alice sat in the basement. He then closed his eyes, trying to sense if the existence of his ancestor was nearby.

When he made sure his ancestor was completely gone, he pouted.

"How boring…"

Aaron, who had been silent all this time, opened his mouth at this moment. "Young lady, are you sure about this?"

“Mm?”

“Maybe his ancestor doesn't know, but I clearly know about that. Right now you have stopped moving for the benefit of the family. Are you sure following Prince Claus is the right choice?”

Alice was silent for a moment. Then, he laughed.

“Uncle Aaron, you've seen it, right? The power that Claus and the woman have.. It is a power that ignores everything..

Aaron fell silent.

He could understand his young miss's obsession. Even now, he shivered in fear whenever he recalled the terrifying power of Prince Claus or the woman named Ysnay.

But, he was also afraid of the consequences of pursuing such a power blindly.

Alice chuckles.

“I really want it, uncle Aaron... The feeling of having everything under your control.. Standing at the top... I want to know what it feels like.. But.. Lately, I've been wondering about something else.”

"What's that?" ask Aaron.

“The woman... She is like me, but much stronger and with greater control over destiny.. But, why do I feel she is unhappy?” alice said confused and contemplating.

Aaron's dumbfounded. He could not understand how his young lady came to that conclusion.

“Why are you asking this, young lady?”

“Nothing... I just want to know if I will be happy after getting that power..”.