After revealing the truth, Konstantin quietly observed the man before him.

It was no surprise that Leon found the news hard to believe or accept.

As a fellow warrior, Konstantin understood the shattering feeling of having one’s faith collapse. So he refrained from any mocking comments.

Besides, he was curious about what choice Leon would make next—would he continue to outwit the empire, or would he upend the board entirely and go head-to-head with the powers in charge?

After a moment, Leon seemed to have absorbed the information, his emotions settling.

“So that’s the whole story?” he asked.

“It’s all …