Chapter 360

"Other governors are outraged about

the Guise family's execution without

trial. With multiple ministers and

senators arrested on bribery

charges, the entire government is on

the brink. There's talk of a coup

d'état."

"They've been plotting this since the day I took the throne," Alex said darkly.

"What are your orders, sir?"

Alex paused, thoughts churning, calculating moves like a grandmaster.

"Our country has thirteen states. Six are loyal to us, one remains neutral, and six

are firmly in the grip of the old regime. Their corruption runs deep."

He leaned back, eyes narrowed thoughtfully.

"Paris was dominated by old-regime influence. They acted as though they were

kings of their own state. Taking down Guise sent them a message—war is

inevitable."

"Yes, sir. They've already begun mobilizing troops," the secretary confirmed

nervously.

A fierce, dangerous smile curved Alex's lips. "Then let's give them a war."

Minutes later, governors from across the states were assembled in an urgent

online meeting with the king's spokesperson.

began

"I am here to convey the

Kingswell's

extensively across the nation.

law of our

a heavy-set governor slammed his fist

features.

damn lie! The entire Guise family

single judgment was made!"

calmly raised his hand, quieting

This tragedy occurred solely because Alex, a

from Kingswell

Alex's

do with the Guise

alone."

sharply. "So the

his own man

whatever you want,"

law. Alex acted without royal consent, so

Kingswell and

erupted from another governor, fists slamming

The king must answer

voice turned

the king made it clear he follows the law. Alex alone is responsible

You cannot demand accountability from the king for

will

governor sneered bitterly. "And let

his loyalty, and reinstate him?

smiled coldly, eyes glinting

have no idea

We trust

system. If

law,

you seek

king out of it.

directly."

governor laughed darkly, shaking his head. "So

life won't last

solely

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