King's Maker, Volume 2

An ascending prince, or an obedient pawn? The second volume of the hit BL manhwa by Haga and Kang Jiyoung

With the help of Soohyuk Shin, Wolfgang has managed to pass his first test as fourth prince. Resolving the tax dispute with the Duchy of Ulysses has won him potential allies, but a new challenge soon arises. The fifth prince is returning to the palace, and the event will mark Wolfgang’s official debut to the court—and his brothers. He’ll need to rein in his temper and hide his growing feelings for Soohyuk or risk arousing the king’s suspicions. Because it’s not just the throne Wolfgang is reaching for; it’s Soohyuk too—and Soohyuk belongs to the king.

Volume 2 includes episodes 13–25 of the webcomic King’s Maker.

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