The Immortal Who Holds the Demon Lord's Heart novel · Chapter 18 of 24
Chapter 18: The Court on Trial
Han walked through the front gate of the Jade Court at noon, with no armor and no escort.
The guards on the steps stared.
One lowered his spear halfway, and then let it fall.
Mo was walking at Han's shoulder, smiling, with his white hair stirring in the wind.
Qin Shu came behind, with the red-corded scrolls held in both hands.
Nobody stopped them.
Nobody knew how.
The great hall of the Nine Cloud Palaces was full.
Every marshal of every Host stood in ranks along the jade floor.
At the far end, behind the beaded screen, sat the shape of the Emperor.
Fu Linghai stood at the head of the left rank, in gold armor, with his silver beard combed.
He turned and saw them.
For one heartbeat his smile slipped.
Then it was back, wider than before.
"Marshal Han," he said warmly. "You have come to surrender."
"I have come to speak," said Han.
His voice rang to the roof.
"Your Majesty. Last night this Court declared me a traitor and cut my seal from my arm. Nobody asked me one question."
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