Chapter 74

• ESMERAY
• I lost track of Smythe who had been following at a close distance as soon as I got into Draven’s office building. As usual, everyone was busy and on their toes, an indication that Draven was very much within the vicinity. With the news of the coronation ceremony just around the corner, there was a lot that needed to be done before then.
• Since the announcement, I gained more fans. People stopped to stare at me when I passed, and some even fell on their knees to pay homage. The young girls who were bold enough to approach me wouldn’t stop singing praises to me and telling me how much like me they wanted to be. The respect came naturally, while a vast majority of them couldn’t hide their jealousy. Draven had warned me about the need to be extra careful now. I’ll be the easiest means his enemies could get to him, which is why he made sure I trained more.