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Adrian had also brought a cannon with him, though it had to remain outside the city for now. It couldn’t be transported in just yet. This cannon, an improvement on the red canon of Nerathia, was the same one that had destroyed Everett’s courtyard back then.

In a few days, nearly all the martial factions that had been invited to Adrian’s birthday banquet would arrive, each disguised in various ways. Knowing that martial artists would be thoroughly questioned at the city gates, they all decided to change their appearances completely.

Adrian had specifically chosen people from Coldmoon Guild to keep watch at the Capital Guard headquarters and Hell Monarch Estate in shifts.

There was a reason for this. The people from Coldmoon Guild rarely moved within the martial world, and they seldom visited the capital. Nicholas‘ men likely had never encountered them, which made them perfect for keeping Carissa safe without drawing suspicion.

Adrian was certain that Nicholas‘ next move would be to target Carissa’s life. His predictions had always been accurate aside from the rare misstep.

At the Glimmering Tower, Adrian hosted a banquet, offering food and drink to all. The serious discussions, of course, would take place privately.

“We won’t concern ourselves with anything else for now,” he began, addressing those at the table. “First, we must ensure the safety of my apprentice. As for what happens next, we’ll just have to wait and see.”

the martial world had little interest in getting involved with the royal court’s affairs. He wasn’t eager to do so either, but when he had taken on such

no idea that she was being carefully protected by her mentor’s people. She moved daily between the Hell Monarch Estate and the Capital Guard, occasionally visiting the

punish several individuals, even reprimanding the Quinton family. Despite

the court ministers were inevitably distracted, especially as some ministers, influenced by the situation, began to emphasize the importance of the kingdom’s succession. A few irrational individuals

headquarters and shouting at Carissa, The kingdom’s succession is important, but

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“We’ve been discussing it for so long without resolution. Let them continue arguing among themselves.

His Majesty’s health is poor. If he gets angry now and is forced to name Connor as Crown Prince, there will be whispers about his incompetence and arrogance. Those who

health is failing, and if he rushes to name one, it would be tantamount to admitting…

to be too

man of action. After venting his frustrations, he headed straight to the armory to oversee

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of Defense. He often said he didn’t know much, yet when it came time to

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