2026-11-10 13:08:14The 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?"
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"I won't let you take unnecessary risks before we understand what we're facing.""But the seal recognized my bloodline. What if there's something only I can activate? What will you do if you go down there alone?"Maxwell fell silent.He couldn't deny his wife's reasoning.Before they could make a decision, an incredibly loud explosion echoed from deep within the passage.Then a wave of energy swept through the corridor.The Fated Sword in Maxwell's hand immediately released a blinding silver light. At the same time, the symbol on Liora's palm shone brilliantly.[Critical Warning! Energy core experiencing a sudden surge.][Response detected from an unidentified entity inside the core chamber.]Maxwell raised his head."An entity?"But this time, it wasn't t
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However, Maxwell didn't move.He could feel the energy flowing from the floor into his sword. Strangely, it didn't feel like an attacking force. Instead, it was as though the sword were receiving something it had lost long ago.The silver light surrounding its blade grew brighter.Then something astonishing happened.The small cracks that had previously appeared across the sword's surface slowly disappeared.Maxwell stared at his weapon in disbelief."Fated Sword?"[Partial restoration of energy structure detected.]"Is the energy beneath the palace repairing this sword?"[Correct. The energy source is directly connected to the original structure of the Fated Sword.]Maxwell raised his weapon slightly."Then isn't this an opportunity to restore all its pow
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.
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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."&
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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
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