Resignation Is Denied

Chapter 179

"……Haaah."

A long sigh slipped from the Emperor's lips as he gazed up at the high ceiling of the audience chamber.

Though he had merely exhaled, the heavy breath issuing from the lungs of a Swordmaster Emperor made the air in the vast hall tremble.

The atmosphere was growing darker by the moment, quite beyond anyone's control.

Beneath the Emperor's throne, Corinth remained bowed and silent, not even stirring beneath the tremendous pressure.

He simply kept his head lowered, feeling the weight of the sins he would have to bear.

After a long stretch of heavy silence.

"……Raise your head."

The Emperor murmured...