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Nicholas sighed. “Must you speak that way, Dad? I meant no harm. I only wanted to ask-if you say it, won’t everything be settled? That way, no one below you will have to suffer.” Without warning, Hayden swung his palm and struck Nicholas across the face. His voice thundered with anger. “How dare you speak…

“So bold of you, wasn’t it? To engage without proper defenses? Do you think you’re invincible? Haven’t you heard the saying that there’s always someone stronger out there?” Sophie shrieked and flailed in protest as the lamps were lit by Jacob, illuminating the courtyard and revealing the bloodstains on everyone’s bodies. Only then did Adrian…

Sophie’s Rose Spear, a custom-made weapon, had an adjustable length. She retracted it, ready to extend it in a sudden thrust aimed at her opponent’s heart if an opening presented itself. Yet, the opportunity never came. Her opponent’s strikes were relentless and airtight, forcing her into a desperate defense. Every move she made was a…

Hayden, clearly affected by the weather, barely touched his dinner. After a few cursory bites, he set his cutlery down and announced that he was heading back to the study to practice his calligraphy to clear his mind. He gestured for Chaya to follow, and the two left the room. Before departing, Chaya made sure…

Davis sighed. “I worry, though. His Majesty’s health is poor. If he gets angry now and is forced to name Crown Prince, there will Connor as be whispers about his incompetence and arrogance. Those who plot against us will claim that His Majesty is senile, and then they will have a reason to act.” “His…

Lately, Violet had been accompanying her whenever she ventured out, never allowing her to be alone. Sophie had stopped going to both the workshop and the women’s academy, fearing that her presence might attract trouble. For safety’s sake, Cynthia and Bun took on the task of overseeing the academy. It wasn’t only to teach the…

Jacob and Kyle exchanged a glance. It seemed like Gordon might actually be Nicholas. He had already entered the city early on. If that were the case, the Nicholas who had been supposedly keeping an eye on things in Nerovia-sipping wine and listening to music every day-was just an impostor. It was a clever distraction….

After several days of deliberation, a consensus had been reached, though anxiety still plagued everyone. The riverworks project was progressing smoothly, and it was an important initiative for the people. But if possible, Salvador hoped to first eliminate the rebels once and for all. The problem was that the workers were genuinely working on the…

To Nicholas, the land had no value. All he cared about was the throne. “You alone are a traitor. Don’t you dare use my name to further your ambitions! You thought of a good plan, didn’t you? The common people will call me the traitor, the rebel who plotted to overthrow the throne. Throughout history,…

Cynthia and Violet hadn’t noticed this at the time. They had been too wrapped up in their conversation, laughing and joking. Cynthia shook her head. “So he sidestepped? That’s not such an extraordinary skill. Maybe he just heard the sound and dodged.” Bun shook his head. “No. It was different. He turned and moved in…