The moment the words left the King's mouth, the throne room descended into chaos.
Gasps turned to screams.
Screams into panic.
Ministers stumbled back.
Nobles clutched at their hearts.
A few collapsed outright, their legs giving way beneath the weight of fear.
Kael stood still—stunned.
He had always known the Godbreaker's Mark was dangerous.
But this?
This was something else entirely.
He turned slowly to Yue.
She didn't meet his gaze.
Arms crossed, expression unreadable, she let out a long sigh—as if annoyed more than anything else.
Kael narrowed his eyes.
He had a hundred questions.
But not yet.
She'd tell him the truth… when she was ready.
Not before.
Somewhere near the royal bench, a trembling voice broke through the panic.
"Th-this can't be real… It's just a myth, isn't it?"
"The Godbreaker's Mark? I thought it was a legend…"
"If the Devil truly bears it…"
"…then we're doomed."
"This is bad—really bad."
"We'll be wiped off the map."
