2026-11-09 13:06:08"It has not been confirmed, Your Majesty. The troops were moved under the pretext of changing the guard."
The Empress walked to the table and unfolded the palace map. After studying the newly reported troop positions, she quickly realized that the Emperor might be preparing a countermeasure.
"Order Roderick not to make any moves until I give the signal. We will proceed with our plan through the council hearing."
"What about Duke M
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Chapter 71
It wasn't human. It sounded as though someone were speaking from an incredibly distant place, yet their voice was powerful enough to shake the entire building."Bearer of the Fated Sword..."Maxwell immediately raised his weapon. "Who's there?"There was no answer.However, the red symbols on the walls began to move. One by one, they formed circular patterns before gathering around a massive carving directly behind them.Liora stared at it, her face turning pale."Maxwell... what's that?" She raised her hand and pointed toward a symbol now glowing in the center of the circle."I've seen that mark before."Maxwell immediately turned toward her. "Where?"Liora tried to remember. She studied the carving carefully. It consisted of a circle, two curved lines, and a flower-like symbol in the center.
Chapter 70
Maxwell pulled Liora behind him and gripped the hilt of the Fated sword."System, activate weapon control assistance!""Activate!"The Fated sword trembled inside its sheath. When Maxwell drew the blade, a silvery light spread across its surface, causing several guards who had been approaching to stop in their tracks.Roderick ordered two soldiers to attack Maxwell, but Maxwell managed to deflect their strikes with a single swing. The clash of their weapons unleashed a wave of energy that sent both soldiers stumbling several steps backward.Maxwell immediately felt a sharp pain spreading through his chest. His breathing grew labored, and his vision began to blur once more."Maxwell, stop! Your body won't be able to withstand this!" Liora cried."I have to clear a path for us to escape.""You don't have to face them alone."&
Chapter 69
The Empress listened to the exchange with keen interest. She then rose and requested permission to speak."I believe this matter exposes a weakness in our governing system. Decisions affecting a noble's position should not be determined solely by the Emperor's will. The council should have the authority to review any decision that could harm the interests of the empire."The Emperor turned to his wife. "So this is why you brought Maxwell here?""I am merely proposing a measure for the benefit of all the nobles, Your Majesty."Lord Varent immediately stood and voiced his support. Several others followed suit, while the nobles who had known nothing of the plan began to look uneasy.However, before the Empress could continue, the Emperor raised his hand."Commander Roderick, have your troops taken up positions at the eastern gate?"Roderick'
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Maxwell brushed her hand away."I will attend the hearing, but don't mistake my presence for agreement with your entire plan. And don't bring up what happened between us last night. You were the one who started it.""Yes, yes, yes! All I need is for you to voice your support when the time comes. After that, I'll make sure you can reunite with Liora."Maxwell said nothing. He had received his wife's reply through Mariel shortly before dawn. From her message, he had learned that the Emperor was preparing accusations concerning the Fated sword.However, something mattered more than the threat of losing his title. Liora was still well enough to seek information and appeared to have discovered something even the Empress did not know."System, what's my current condition?"<The Host's body has recovered by 75%.>Maxwell sighed inwardly. H
Chapter 67
"It has not been confirmed, Your Majesty. The troops were moved under the pretext of changing the guard."The Empress walked to the table and unfolded the palace map. After studying the newly reported troop positions, she quickly realized that the Emperor might be preparing a countermeasure."Order Roderick not to make any moves until I give the signal. We will proceed with our plan through the council hearing.""What about Duke Maxwell?""He will attend with me."The Empress folded the map and turned to the servant standing near the door."Prepare formal attire for Maxwell. Make sure he is well enough to walk tomorrow morning.""Yes, Your Majesty.""And one more thing. Do not let him find out that the Emperor has moved his troops."Back at the Emperor's residence, Liora still could not sleep. She
Chapter 66
The Emperor's expression changed."What did they discuss?""The guards couldn't hear them. However, the servant appeared to be carrying a letter."The Emperor remained silent for a moment."Don't disturb the Duchess. Follow the servant and find out where she goes after leaving my residence. Then discover the contents of that letter.""Yes, Your Majesty."Mariel did not return directly to the Empress's residence. Instead, she chose a service corridor normally used by palace workers to transport clothing and kitchen supplies. The route was longer, but far fewer guards passed through it.Just as she was about to reach the stairs leading to the rear courtyard, a man in a guard's uniform stopped her."Do you work at the Empress's residence?""Yes, sir. I've just finished an assignment.""I've been ordered to inspect everyone leaving the Emperor's residence."Mariel lowered her head, trying to hide her nervousness."Please, go ahead, sir."The guard inspected the empty basket she was carryi
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