Chapter 2820

The events of Sand Country finally came to a close with the ascension of the young prince, Peter Bradstone, to the throne. Before leaving, Nash and the others went to meet Peter. There was an unusual sadness on the young king's face. Of course, Nash and the others did not press him for answers. Some things were for Peter to process on his own. As a king, there were burdens he would inevitably have to bear. After they left, Nakasha entered the palace. "Well, how does it feel to sit on the throne?" she asked. Peter sighed. "Nakasha, don't worry. I will inherit my father and Uncle Banjo's will. I will continue until there is true peace in the world, and until the people of Sand Country no longer need me." Nakasha said nothing in response and left the palace. However, her strange behavior left Peter surprised. Was that all she had come to say? At that moment, he instinctively glanced toward the spot Nakasha had been looking at earlier—behind the throne. "That's odd. Why is there a s