Chapter 2780

"Peter, why are you still awake at this hour?" Peter, the youngest prince of Sand Country, had just hung up the phone when his father appeared beside him. "Father." At that moment, Peter felt an overwhelming sense of tension. He wondered what his father would think if he learned about his phone call with Nash. Seeing his father's serious expression, Peter remained respectful. Just as he turned to leave, the king of Sand Country, Dusvad Bradstone, said in a dark tone, "Peter, will you betray Sand Country?" The words sent a chill down Peter's spine. He quickly realized that his father must have overheard the conversation. He fell to his knees before Dusvad. "I, Peter, will always be the most loyal to Sand Country and will forever believe in your choices, Father." Dusvad felt a wave of disappointment wash over him. "Then why would you do such a thing?" Peter could not bring himself to look up, and Dusvad slowly approached him. "I'm asking you, Peter! Answer me! Why would you betra