Chapter 12
KOTORI TREMBLED WITH ANGER from head to toe. He went into his office to put on his official astrologer’s cloak, his mind going over how this woman had insulted him, daring to suggest that his predictions were flawed and that he knew nothing. He, who had studied for years, who had passed many exams, who had the respect of everyone in the citadel.
It would be funny if it weren’t so deeply scandalous.
With his official cloak over his shoulders, he left the building for the king’s quarters. It was now midafternoon and the king would be resting. He disliked being disturbed during this time, but always said that emergencies had priority.
This was an emergency.
Kotori walked quickly, holding himself straight, his nostrils flaring. He strode past the guards at the entrance, who saw
