Chapter 333 – Rising Tides
A week had passed inside the Mythic Quest.
The Celestial Empire was still in its good shape, standing strong and unyielding and unchallenged, with nothing unusual happening…well, as far as the folks were concerned, that is.
All they knew was that a battle for the throne was unfolding, and soon, they would have the right to choose who would be their ruler.
That was, of course, the charming fantasy of the ignorant.
For those who were more than simple wandering folks burdened by their mortal woes, for those holding connections and power in the Empire, they knew well that things were about to get rather untasteful.
The two princes wanted the throne, while the Sun Empress herself didn't look ready to give up on it. Meanwhile, the Emperor Consort was continuing his endless orgies. Rumors whispered that he hadn't left his room for the whole week, for he had found on his endless journey some stunning toys to soothe his boundless depravity.
