Girard Irus had been sent by His Majesty Victor to the Scar of the Sacred Sword a few years ago to train in the army.
However, those who were in the know understood that this was to keep him away from the political whirlpool of Alinx. It was a form of protection for him, and at the same time, it allowed him to control the powerful Third Corps. It was killing two birds with one stone. When he returned, it would be the day he accepted the crown.
Prince Girard had not appeared in public in Alinx for a long time. People were more familiar with the kind-hearted Princess Aurelia.
Suddenly, when they heard that Prince Girard was returning to the capital, the people of Alinx were in an uproar.
"Have you heard? Prince Girard is coming back! "
"Didn't they say that he's already in Alinx and is about to enter the city? Why wasn't there a welcoming ceremony? "
"It's said that he suddenly decided to come back. There was no notice at all."
"Wait! Do you still remember the gossip from before? "
"You mean … Tang En is His Majesty's illegitimate son?"
"Don't you think that this matter has something to do with that gossip?"
"Now that you mention it, it's very likely!"
"Of course, Princess Aurelia had already announced that she would give up her right to the throne. Now that a potential competitor has suddenly appeared, who wouldn't be anxious? Aren't you anxious if it's you? "
"Of course I'm not anxious. As long as I'm given royal status and can enjoy life, that's enough …"
"Could it be that His Majesty Victor suddenly fell seriously ill and knew that he didn't have much time left, so he specially summoned him back to the capital to announce his right to the throne?"
"Isn't this possibility too small? Didn't His Majesty Victor appear at the Glorious Ceremony a while ago? He's so healthy, and I haven't heard any special news from the palace recently. "
"Maybe it's related to the secret of the royal family … Anyway, I still feel that Prince Girard's sudden return is a little strange."
In just one night, the streets and alleys of Alex were all talking about Prince Girard. The topic of conversation in the taverns was completely dominated by this news.
Many people were eating hot pot and drinking wine, discussing the purpose of Prince Girard's return to Alinx. Unbeknownst to everyone, Prince Girard had already entered the palace through a secret channel.
"I haven't been back for several years … This place hasn't changed at all."
Girard touched the cold wall of the palace, a look of reminiscence flashed across his face.
Beside Girard, a cloak, he chuckled. "Your Highness, I don't think it's time to reminisce about the past. We should go see His Majesty Victor..."
Girard's eyes glazed over for a moment before they gradually became firm. "… You're right, Marcus. Now is not the time to waste. Let's go."
In the study, Victor looked at the various news from his subordinates and smiled bitterly. He shook his head and muttered to himself, "My son … Why are you so reckless? Won't returning at this time make the people outside believe in that ridiculous rumor even more?"
Victor was quite upset. Everything was going smoothly, but now everything had gone out of control because of this inexplicable rumor.
After the beast tide, Ellington was attacked by Kasparmi Castle. Nobody would believe that this was not instigated by the Kadir Family!
And when Tang En was restrained, Girard hurried back to Alinx. All of this had the Kadir Family's shadow behind it … and even the Spade Family's actions!
"They … finally can't sit still anymore?"
Victor sighed and said to the empty corner beside him, "Master Clark, you'll protect me, right?"
He had a bad feeling in his heart. The Kadir Family had probably made the final decision to betray the country. In order to achieve their goal, they would probably assassinate him.
"The City of Silver does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Prince Girard's request for the right of inheritance is not within our scope of interference."
After a pause, the invisible Clark continued, "But if you are attacked, I'll protect you."
Victor was relieved. "Thank you. That's a relief."
As Jean's disciple, Clark was a very powerful extraordinary magician. He was famous in the City of Silver for his expertise in arcana. With his protection, ordinary assassins would not be able to get close to Victor.
"His Highness is here."
As soon as Clark finished speaking, there was a commotion outside. "No, Your Highness, you can't go in without permission!"
"How dare you! I haven't been back for a few years, and you don't respect me as a prince?! "
With a bang, Girard pushed open the door of the study and saw Victor sitting inside.
"Father."
"You may leave."
Victor dismissed the guards and then looked at Girard with a complicated expression. "Why did you choose to come back at this time? You should know what kind of impact this will have. "
Girard strode forward and said loudly, "Father, if you don't want me to come back at this time, you should give me a reason not to worry. But from the letter you gave me, I didn't see any expectations for me. Instead, you were full of trust and expectation for that Tang En. This makes me wonder if his surname is really Irus."
"Ridiculous! How could I have an illegitimate son?! "
Victor frowned and scolded, "Forget about the people outside, how could you be affected by this rumor? Girard, my son, your heart is in chaos! "
"When a hundred people believe it, a rumor is no longer a rumor," Girard said with a sullen expression.
"If you want me to return to the Scar of the Sacred Sword, then appoint a crown prince now."
Victor said patiently, "There is no hurry to appoint a crown prince. You are still too young. My crown will belong to you after all. Patience, you need patience, my son! You have inherited the name of our greatest ancestor. You are destined to bring glory to this country! — — Who is he? "
Victor noticed the cloaked man next to Girard.
Marcus lifted the cloak and curtsied. "My respects to you, Your Majesty. I am Marcus, His Royal Highness's chief aide."
"Aide? Is this how you assist Girard? "
Victor scolded mercilessly. "You didn't stop him from doing this stupid thing?"
"No, in fact, this was my suggestion to His Royal Highness."
"What!?"
Victor was shocked. "Girard, you just listened to this idiot's suggestion!?"
"Father, Marcus is not an idiot."
Girard said coldly. "He can help me get everything!"
Victor was amused. "Everything? Including this kingdom? "
"Including this kingdom. Marcus, do it."
"As you wish, Your Royal Highness … …"
Marcus' eyes suddenly flashed with a deep light. As soon as Victor saw his eyes, a strange power immediately tried to invade his mind, but it was suddenly blocked by a barrier in Victor's sea of consciousness!
"How dare a heretic be so presumptuous!"
A furious roar suddenly echoed in the void. Master Clark completed the preparation of the spell almost instantaneously. Ferocious arcane energy gathered around Marcus, and then exploded with a loud bang!
The arcane energy caused a terrible explosion in the narrow study. Almost in an instant, the entire study was destroyed. All the precious books were turned into ashes in the explosion of the arcane energy!
"An extraordinary magician … … How dare you attack the great Marcus?"
Marcus stopped invading Victor's consciousness, and his sharp mind immediately locked onto Master Clark's location. "Come out and die!"
Master Clark let out a muffled groan. He was actually forced out of his stealth state. He attempted to counter Marcus' strange spell, but to his horror, he discovered that his opponent's casting process left no traces behind. His enormous willpower was madly devouring his soul!
"This is … … Damn it … … You are … …"
Master Clark's brain turned into paste. He couldn't even complete the casting process. He clutched his head and looked at Marcus with inexplicable horror. "Snakes! Snakes are gnawing at my brain … … Ah … … Snakes … … There are snakes everywhere … … "
"Rest in peace, idiots of the City of Silver … …" Marcus laughed.
Marcus snickered. Suddenly, Marcus's eyes bulged, the whites of his eyes filled with blood. In just a short moment, an incomparably powerful Extraordinary Mage suddenly died just like that.
"Master Clark!"
Victor shouted sternly. "Girard! Who is he?! "
"He is not human." After a pause, Girard said faintly, "He is God's messenger."
God's messenger?
Victor subconsciously thought of Tang En and was stunned for a moment. Then, he roared, "Bullshit! There is only one divine messenger, and it is not him! "
"Marcus?"
Marcus said with a sinister smile. "Your Royal Highness, there is a protective barrier in your father's consciousness. I'm afraid there is a strong person guarding him. I can't break through this barrier without alerting the other party."
"So troublesome … … I'm sorry, father, but I'm afraid there is no way to save your life."
Girard pulled out a long sword brimming with elemental light. He, who had turned completely black, did not hesitate to walk in front of Victor and thrust the sword!
In the messy study, there was a sudden burst of crackling sounds. The rings on Victor's fingers all exploded into dust, and the amulet on his chest also burst. Girard's sword had at least destroyed the defenses of four or five legendary magic amulets!
"My son … …"
Victor looked at the treasured sword that was passed down from his ancestors destroying layers of defenses. In addition to despair, he felt more heartache. "Why is it like this … …"
He knew that Girard's strength was far beyond his own. Even the powerful Master Clark was killed by Marcus. He knew that he could not escape.
His ominous premonition had finally become reality.
"Because."
Girard firmly pushed the long sword and slowly pierced Victor's chest. Blood gushed out. He said, "God is supreme … … He will give me everything! This country … … and eternal life! "
"What a … … stupid … … idea … …"
Victor reluctantly closed his eyes.
Queen Olina, who had hurried over, saw the scene in the study and suddenly exclaimed, "Victor!!! Girard!? "
"Take mother away."
Girard wiped his hands and said faintly, "From today on, I am the king."
"In the Irus Empire, I have the final say."
Ellington and Tang En waved their hands and a transparent flame purified the dense death and chaos power. Suddenly, their faces changed, and they looked in the direction of Alinx.
The magic mark on Victor's body disappeared!
At this time, a hoarse roar suddenly came from above the city wall. "Father!!!"
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