"I refuse..."
His answer hit Roswell like a rock to the head. His fists clenched tightly, as though he were struggling to hold back the storm raging inside him.
"M-May I know your reason, Your Majesty?" he asked, his voice trembling.
Ragan looked at him calmly before replying in an indifferent tone. "I did give you the opportunity to make a wish in the past. But I also set clear boundaries. As long as the wish does not violate the rules, I will grant it. Your earlier wish violated the rules of the imperial court. Therefore, I cannot grant it."
Those who wanted Cedric imprisoned, exiled, or executed finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Ragan's firm response.
More than anything, they wanted Cedric out of the battle for the throne as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, those who supported Cedric could only grit their teeth in frustration after hearing Ragan's decision.
