Chapter 7

Eden hesitated before stepping forward. He had deliberately placed it in the most inconspicuous corner, and yet… His heart pounded with unease. “Greetings, Your Imperial Majesty. My name is Eden.” Eden bowed low enough to hide his face entirely. Karsa glanced his way, taking in Eden’s shabby appearance. How could a painting be so exquisite when the man who painted it looked like that? Karsa looked away at once, as if he had seen something foul. “They say a painting resembles its creator, but it seems that was a lie.”