Chapter 741
Chapter 741
Chapter 741
Seven days later, a military report was sent to Pidence City,
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“Your Majesty…” The messenger’s voice echoed in the Grand Sanctum. He looked flustered and knelt in the
hall.
Facing Arthur on the throne, he said with a trembling voice, “Your Majesty, Prince Xander encountered an accident on his way back to Pidence City. The carriage fell into a bottomless cliff p>
This news exploded in the Grand Sanctum, and all the civil and military officials panicked,
“What did you say?” Arthur stood up from the throne abruptly, his voice sorrowful, “Say it again p>
The messenger lay on the ground, looking terrified, “Last night, Prince Xander’s convoy was traveling to the Stormrend Cliff, and the trestle road on the cliff‘ suddenly broke… None of the 30 personal soldiers survived, and only… Only the broken armor of the Aegis Guards and… and Prince Xander’s gold belt were found under the cliff p>
His hands trembling, he took out a blood–stained gold belt from his arms and raised it over his head,
Arthur only felt dizzy, but he calmed himself and signaled Thanatus to present the gold belt.
Thanatus trotted over and handed the gold belt to Arthur.
Arthur carefully examined it and saw a small Xander character embroidered inside the gold belt.
This was indeed Xander’s gold belt.
“How could this be?” Arthur’s mind went blank. Xander was the hope of Petanion.
If he died, the fall of Petanion would not be far off.
Amidst everyone’s grief, another messenger entered the hall. “Your Majesty, urgent news from the border! Northcold has amassed an army of 100,000 strong soldiers and is pressing the border, seeking a decisive battle with our kingdom p>
Arthur’s hand, which had just grasped the chair, slipped violently. He stared in the direction of the hall’s entrance, a beast–like roar escaping his throat, as if to vent all the grief and indignation within him. “Northcold… they dare take advantage of our crisis p>
Dillon Young, The Minister of War, felt a darkness, nearly falling to the ground if not for the Deputy Minister
beside him.
He pointed a trembling finger outside the hall. “The Northcold envoys were all killed by Ray. They have come this time for revenge. The only one who can contend with Northcold is Prince Xander, but he p>
Dillon could not continue the rest of his words.
The ministers also looked worried, not knowing what to do.
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Arthur’s majestic gaze swept through the hall, and he asked, “What do you think should be done about this matter, my esteemed officials? War, or peace p>
There was is no one available in the court. Peace? With what to negotiate it? Send another princess?
Northcold just suffered a great loss in Petanion; even if they agreed, they wouldn’t treat the princess sincerely.
Maybe they would even use the princess to offer sacrifices to the flag and humiliate Petanion.
All the officials in the hall were silent, and no one dared to say another word.
Misfortune never came alone.
Another herald entered the hall, his voice trembling as he said, “Your Majesty, the Virelda Army has attacked the outer city of Ironfang Pass.
“Ray personally led 30,000 main troops to press the border, saying that as long as Athena is handed over, they will immediately withdraw their troops p>
“Preposterous!” Dillon’s court tablet slammed heavily on the ground, his gray beard trembling with anger. “Ray has the ambition of a jackal and must be colluding with Northcold, trying to take the opportunity to attack the Imperial City p>
However, this was not the most important thing.
The important thing was that Ironfang Pass had always been solid.
They didn’t know how Ray broke in.
Arthur could no longer remain calm and coughed repeatedly, “Defend the Ironfang Pass! Investigate who is guarding it p>
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Fermin and the Queen walked into the hall.
“Father, there is no need to investigate.” The two were smug, and a large number of soldiers poured into the hall behind them.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.