Chapter 56

• Lucinda and Joaquim
• Lord Sirio finishes swirling the cup again, Joaquim becomes excited; he would finally have a chance to prove his worth and perhaps inherit the Aftermoon kingdom. The satisfaction is visible on his face; he knew he was capable. Meanwhile, his older brother Helton becomes furious. To him, such tests were unnecessary; being the eldest son of the Lord, he believed it was his right to inherit everything.
• "Father... the throne is rightfully mine... you know that! Why prolong something that is already certain?"