Gilad Illus was sent to the Marks of the Holy Sword by His Majesty Victor a few years ago to be trained in the army.

But those who really know understand that this is to keep him away from the political whirlpool of Alinks, to protect him, and by the way, to let him master the incomparably powerful Third Legion, which can be described as killing multiple birds with one stone, and when he returns, it will definitely be the day he accepts the crown.

It's been a long time since Prince Girard has appeared in public in Alinks, and people are more familiar with the friendly Princess Aurelia.

Suddenly, when he heard that Prince Girard was about to return to the royal capital, the people of Alinkx were boiling.

"Did you hear that? Prince Girard is coming back! ”

"Didn't you say that he had already entered the territory of Alinks and was about to enter the city? But why didn't you see the welcome ceremony? ”

"It is said that he decided to come back suddenly, without any notice beforehand."

"Wait! Do you remember that gossip message from before? ”

"You mean...... The fact that Don is His Majesty's illegitimate child? ”

"Don't you think this matter has nothing to do with that gossip news?"

"If you say that, it's very likely!"

"Of course, Princess Aurelia had already announced that she had renounced her inheritance and the crown that had fallen firmly on his head, but now a potential contender suddenly appeared, who is not in a hurry? You're not in a hurry to put it on you? ”

"Of course I'm not in a hurry, just give me royal status and let me enjoy life......"

"Could it be that His Majesty Victor suddenly had some serious illness and knew that time was short, so he specially recalled him to the royal capital and announced his inheritance?"

"It's too unlikely, isn't it? Didn't His Majesty Victor appear at the glorious festival a while ago? So healthy, I haven't heard anything special from the palace lately. ”

"It may involve the secrets of the royal family...... Anyway, I still feel a little strange that Prince Girard is back all of a sudden. ”

Overnight, almost all of Alink's streets were talking about Prince Girard, and the tavern was completely dominated by the news.

Many people were eating hot hot pot and drinking wine, discussing with each other the purpose of Prince Girard's return to Alinks, but before anyone knew it, Prince Girard had entered the palace through secret channels.

"I haven't been back for a few years...... It hasn't changed at all. ”

Stroking the cold walls, a hint of remembrance flashed across Girard's face.

Beside Girard, a man in a cloak chuckled and said, "Your Royal Highness, I don't think it's time to remember the past, we should go and see His Majesty Victor." ”

Girard's eyes froze for a moment, and then his eyes gradually became firm: "...... You're right, Marcus, now is not the time to lose time, let's go. ”

In the study, Victor smiled bitterly at the various news from his subordinates, shook his head and muttered to himself, "My son...... Why are you so reckless...... Wouldn't coming back at this time make people outside believe that ridiculous statement even more......"

Victor was quite upset, and it was clear that everything was going well, but now everything was out of control because of this inexplicable rumor.

Ellington was attacked by Casparmyburg after the beast tide, and if he hadn't been instructed by the Kadir family behind this, he wouldn't believe it!

And when Donn was pinned, Girard hurried back to Alinks, and behind all of this was the shadow of the Kadir family...... There's even the action of the Spad family!

"They...... Can't sit still at last? ”

Victor sighed and said to the empty corner beside him, "Master Clark, you will protect me, right?" ”

He had an ominous premonition that the Kadir family might have made the final decision to commit treason, and that they would come to assassinate him in order to achieve their goal.

"Silver City does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, and it is not within our scope of interference for Prince Girard to ask for inheritance."

After a pause, the invisible Clark said again, "But if you are assassinated, I will protect you." ”

Victor breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, so that I can feel much more at ease." ”

Jean's disciple, Clark is a very powerful transcendental magician, and he is also famous in the Silver City for his mastery of arcane arts, and with his protection, it is impossible for ordinary assassins to approach Victor.

"His Royal Highness the Prince has come down."

As soon as Clarke's words fell, a noisy voice came from outside: "No, Your Royal Highness, you can't go in without being informed!" ”

"Presumptuous! But I haven't come back for a few years, don't you take me as a prince seriously!? ”

With a "bang", Girard pushed open the door of the study, and at a glance saw Victor sitting inside.

"Father."

"Go down."

Victor withdrew the guards, and then looked at Girard with a complicated expression: "Why did you choose to come back at this time?" You should understand what the impact of coming back at this time will be. ”

Girard strode forward, and then said in a loud voice: "Father, if you don't want me to come back at such a time, you should give me a reason to be reassured, but, from your letter to me, I don't see what you expect from me, but instead I am full of trust and expectation for that Donn, which makes me wonder if his real surname is Ilus. ”

"Ridiculous! How could I possibly have an illegitimate child! ”

Victor frowned and reprimanded: "Those people outside are just that, why are you affected by this rumor?" Girard, my son, your heart is in turmoil! ”

"When a hundred people believe it, a rumor ceases to be a rumor."

Girard said with a calm face, "If you want me to return to the Trace of the Holy Sword, then make a prince now." ”

Victor said patiently: "Don't worry, you are still too young, my crown belongs to you after all, be patient, you need to be patient, my son!" You have inherited the name of our greatest ancestor, and you are destined to bring glory to this country! ――Who is he? ”

Victor noticed the cloaked man beside Girard.

Marcus lifted his cloak and curtsied: "Greetings to you, my majesty, I am Marcus, the chief staff of His Royal Highness the Prince. ”

"Staff? That's how you assisted Girard? ”

Victor scolded mercilessly: "You don't stop him from this stupid behavior? ”

"No, actually, that's what I suggest to His Royal Highness."

"What!?"

Victor was taken aback: "Girard, you just followed the advice of this idiot!?" ”

"Father, Marcus is not an idiot."

Girard said coldly: "He can help me get everything!" ”

Victor was angry: "Everything? Including this kingdom? ”

"Including this kingdom, Marcus, hands-on."

"As you wish, Your Royal Highness the Prince......"

Marcus's eyes suddenly flashed with a deep light, and as soon as Victor saw his eyes, the strange power immediately tried to invade his mind, but was suddenly stopped by a barrier in Victor's sea of knowledge!

"Cultists dare to be presumptuous!"

A sudden burst of anger rang out in the void, and Master Clark completed the preparation of the spell almost instantly, and the ferocious arcane energy gathered around Marcus, and then exploded!

The arcane energy caused a terrible explosion in the cramped study, and almost instantly, the entire study was destroyed, and all the precious books were reduced to ashes in the explosion of arcane energy!

"Extraordinary magician...... Dare to make a move on the great Marcus too? ”

Marcus stopped invading Victor's consciousness, and his extremely sharp spirit immediately locked on to the location of Master Clark: "Get out of here and die!" ”

Master Clark snorted, he was forced out of the stealth state, he tried to counter Marcus's strange spell, but was shocked to find that the other party's spell casting process was nowhere to be found, and the huge willpower was frantically devouring his soul!

"It's- damn it- you're-"

Master Clark's brain turned into a mess, and he couldn't even finish casting the spell, so he clutched his head and looked at Marcus in horror: "Snake! The snake is gnawing at my head-ah--the snake-there are snakes everywhere-"

"Rest in peace, fools of the Silver City......"

Marcus laughed, Marcus's eyes suddenly bulged, the whites of his eyes were filled with blood, and just a moment later, an extremely powerful transcendent magician died suddenly.

"Master Clark!"

Victor shouted, "Girard! Who the hell is he!? ”

"He's not human," after a pause, Girard said lightly, "he's a messenger of God." ”

God's messenger?

Victor subconsciously thought of Donn, was stunned for a moment, and then shouted: "Fart!" There is only one angel, but not him! ”

"Marcus?"

Marcus said with a sneer: "Your Royal Highness, there is a protective barrier in your father's consciousness, I am afraid that there is a strong person guarding him, and I can't break through this barrier without alarming the other party." ”

"It's so troublesome...... I'm sorry Father, I'm afraid I won't be able to save your life. ”

Girard pulled out a long sword full of elemental light, and he walked up to Victor without hesitation and stabbed it with a sword!

There was a burst of "crackling" in the messy study, the rings on Victor's fingers were all blown into dust, and the talisman on his chest also burst, and Girard's sword broke the defense of at least four or five legendary-level magic talismans!

"My son ......"

Victor watched the sword inherited from his ancestors break through layers of defense, and in despair, he was more heartbroken: "Why is this ......happening?"

He knew that Girard's strength was far superior to his own, and even the mighty Master Clark had been killed by that Marcus, and he knew that he couldn't escape.

The ominous premonition has finally become a reality.

"Because."

Gerard pushed his sword unwaveringly, slowly stabbing into Victor's chest, blood gushing out, and he said, "The Divine Lord is supreme...... He will give me everything! The country...... and eternal life! ”

"How ...... Unwise...... What an idea......"

Victor reluctantly closed his eyes.

Empress Olena, who came in a hurry, saw a scene in the study, and immediately exclaimed: "Victor!! Girard!? ”

"Take the queen down."

Girard wiped his hands and said lightly: "From today on, I am the king." ”

"I'll take the lead in the Irus Empire."

Ellington, Donn waved his hand with a transparent flame that purified the rich power of death and chaos, and suddenly his face changed, and he looked in the direction of Alink.

The magic mark on Victor's body is gone!

At this moment, a hoarse roar suddenly came from above the city wall-"Father!! (To be continued.) )