Chapter 77

　　Claudius' perspective 　　Codrus chuckled at me while my eyes remained serious. 　　“What a bizarre choice of words.” 　　“Bizarre it may sound, but that is the truth.” Codrus shifted in his seat and slightly bent his upper body forward to the table. 　　“To your eyes, it may seem like I am treating you like a pathetic dog, but it doesn't change the fact that being my pathetic dog gives you power and a slight control over the realm.” 　　I laughed heartily and shook my head at him while I battled with my wolf because it's now craving violence. 　　“Do you take me for a fool, Codrus? Ten percent of shares in every business that is owned and regulated by Regulus won't give me power.” 　　“Oh, boy. Do I look like I am trying to strike a deal with you? I am giving you this to be lenient as my final attempt to keep the peace in the realm, but you know that I am not obligated to be merciful to you. I can have you and your little army of wolves killed.” 　　“Is that a threat?” 　　“Does it sound like