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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.”

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 a restless apprentice, he had no choice but to

that she was being carefully protected by her mentor’s people. She moved daily between the Hell Monarch Estate and

had already issued orders to punish several individuals, even reprimanding the Quinton

this critical juncture, Salvador and 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

the Capital Guard headquarters and shouting at Carissa, The

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Let them continue arguing among themselves. Let them shout all they want. We should stay

be whispers about

failing, and if he rushes to name

need to be

his frustrations, he headed straight to the

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much, yet when it came time to roll up his

afternoons had been marked by sudden downpours lately, with floodwaters rising. The riverworks project was nearing completion. The reservoir was finished, and