Chapter 13

‘What if Leto hadn’t appeared then?’

I wasn’t entirely speechless. I had a plan too.

“I intended to publicize the authenticity of the ‘Goddess’s Snowflake.’ By then, Your Majesty would have found evidence that it was fake, just as you did today.”

“The plan is sound, but you knew it would put you in danger.”

“That’s something I had to be prepared for. Not everything in the world resolves peacefully and safely.”

“It shouldn’t be that way.”

Leto spoke firmly.

“Whatever happens, the priority must be safety. Especially in front of the High Priestess. There’s no room for …