Kairo lay quietly on the bed, staring at the ceiling.
His small hands moved slightly, but his body still felt extremely weak.
Tch… this body is too small.
I can't even walk properly.
How annoying.
Just then, a servant slowly entered the room.
In his hands was a small bowl of warm milk.
The servant looked around carefully before approaching Kairo.
No one else was in the room.
A faint smirk appeared on the servant's face.
Before coming here, he had secretly mixed poison into the milk.
He gently lifted Kairo and placed the bowl near his lips.
Drink, little trash…
Kairo quietly drank the milk.
Every drop of it.
The servant watched carefully.
But what he didn't notice was the strange smile forming on Kairo's face.
A cold, almost psychopathic smile.
Inside his mind, Kairo laughed softly.
Poison?
These fools think poison is harmful.
For someone like me… it's nothing but nourishment.
He finished the entire bowl of milk.
Soon after, Kairo slowly closed his eyes as if he had fallen asleep.
The servant looked satisfied.
Finally… it's over."
Believing the job was done, he quietly left the room.
Meanwhile, in another part of the mansion…
Kairo's grandfather was having a discussion with the King of the Royal Family.
Both men sat across from each other inside a large hall.
The king spoke calmly.
Our royal family has decided to form a stronger alliance.
I want my daughter to be engaged to your grandson… Ketlos.
Kairo's grandfather remained silent for a moment.
Ketlos was the adopted son of their family.
But he was talented, obedient, and loved by everyone.
After a short discussion, the engagement was agreed upon.
The princess of the royal family and Ketlos would be engaged now…
And when they grew older, they would marry.
Soon after the agreement was finalized, the king stood up.
Then it's settled.
Without waiting for another word, he left the mansion.
The moment the king disappeared from sight…
Kairo's grandfather's expression darkened.
CRASH!
He suddenly smashed the glass in his hand.
Fragments scattered across the floor.
That arrogant king…
He comes here whenever he wants...
makes decisions on his own…
and leaves as if this place belongs to him.
His anger filled the entire room.
But no one dared to say a word.