Han Minhyun was seated on top of the chair while he had his legs crossed. It seemed that he was inside a luxurious bedroom, and a grim expression settled on his face.

A dark look was visible in his eyes, making it difficult for others to guess what he was thinking about, and his finger tapped on top of his thighs.

That"s when, a sound was heard inside the room, and raising his head, he realized that someone was opening the lock to the room. That had no effect on his emotions.

The door in front of him was pushed open, and the King stepped inside the room. After he entered in, the door once again was locked from the behind.

It seemed that Minhyun was truly treated like a prisoner. Inside this room, he was unable to use any powers of his, leaving him completely vulnerable.

He had no clue on how long this will be lasting, and at this moment, he could only place his hopes on top of Soohyun and Kw.a.n.gsoo.

Along with that, he desperately hoped that his decision to trust Kw.a.n.gsoo would not go wrong. That day when he saw how Kw.a.n.gs...o...b..gged to help him, Minhyun"s heart relented, and the sincerity in his eyes made Minhyun include him.

Lee Kw.a.n.gsoo was more or less close to Kim Dohyun— who hated Minhyun— but since this mission was important, Minhyun knew that Kw.a.n.gsoo would be placing importance to it despite of his personality.

The King was seated on the chair opposite to him, and Minhyun blanly stared him. He clearly was aware of the fact that the King would not be letting go of him unless or until Soohyun or Kw.a.n.gsoo was found.

The King always wanted to confine him in and limit his powers, and this was the best opportunity for him to do so. The current King was quite reckless and tend to get his emotions invested easily into his decisions.

However, there was nothing that could be said against it.

"Han Minhyun, I can get you out of here if you let us in on more information regarding Kw.a.n.gsoo and that Jiwoo," he said, "Or else I might end up using other methods to get the answers from you."

Han Minhyun was really far from being a fool. He was aware on how it would make him seem way more suspicious if he had revealed their position.

"I apologise, Your Majesty, but I don"t have any idea on where they are," Minhyun stated, "I would have truly told you if I had a clue on their plans or where they were hiding. There is no use in trying to force someone who has no clue on it."

The King let out a groan and vocalised, "You are really taking me to be a fool! She is your fated one! How could you not have any clue!? You will be also accused to be involved with them if you do not reveal anything to me at this moment. You might even be exiled."

The word exiled brought no fear to Minhyun, and blankly staring at the king, he said, "If that is what you believe to be right, then you can go through it. But I a.s.sure you that you would not be able to get any answers from me. Your Majesty, do you actually think you can get the answers from me if I am not willing?"

Raising his head, Minhyun looked at the King with a glint in his eyes, causing a chill to go down the King"s back, and it surprised the King, Kim Namhyuk, on how Minhyun currently managed to frighten him.

"S-Shut up!" the King exclaimed, "Such disrespect! Do you know who I am yet you dare to use such tone on me!? You don"t know what I am capable of doing to you."

Han Minhyun"s lips curved to form a mocking smile, and he said, "I was being polite up until this point, Your Majesty. If I were to rebel, do you really think that you would be able to protect the Kingdom against me?

My men pledged their loyalty to me, not to the Kingdom or you. They will dare to do anything I order them to do, and along with Han Sungmin"s power, it is bold of you to a.s.sume that you will be able to do anything to me.

Are you aware of how many people are dying to get you out of that throne? You have no chance if I am planning to rebel. That"s why, don"t try to force me anymore.

Yes, Kw.a.n.gsoo and Soohyun betrayed you all, but I have no involvement with them. Whether or not you believe me is none of your business, but do not attempt to threaten me next time around.

Your Majesty, I really hope to not see you here anymore until you have finished organizing everything. Let"s think about the entire Underworld this time around and not be selfish."

Han Minhyun"s smiling expression instilled more fear within the King, and pus.h.i.+ng his chair back, the King stood up. The King was well aware of how Minhyun was someone he would be unable to control, but he did not expect for Minhyun to show this side of his to him.

Unable to refute to Minhyun, the King exclaimed, "Such impudence! I will be letting go of you this time around, but there will be no next time! Hopefully, you will have that inside your mind."

With those words, the King turned his back on Minhyun and walked out of the room. Wearing an amused expression, Minhyun leaned back against the door.

As his door was being locked by the guards, Minhyun mumbled, "You are really funny, Kim Namhyuk, but I suppose I can play along for now since I have nothing more to do."

Han Minhyun then stood up, and as a dark look settled in his eyes, he stated, "But that would not be for long. Even I get bored of games at times."