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.

governors," the spokesperson began

on the screen. "I am

king has reviewed Kingswell's

the nation.

to the law

heavy-set governor slammed his fist

features.

entire Guise family

single judgment was made!"

calmly raised his

tragedy occurred solely because Alex,

from Kingswell

Guise assaulted Sophia, Alex's

had nothing to do with the Guise family's death. This is

alone."

governor's eyes narrowed sharply. "So the king is cutting

man to

whatever you want," the spokesperson

law.

Kingswell and stand trial for his

erupted from another governor, fists slamming the

The king must answer for

voice

king made it clear he follows the law.

cannot demand accountability from the king for a

will face

governor sneered bitterly. "And let me

reinstate him? Is that

eyes glinting with a

no

We trust

If you

in the law, wait

seek revenge

king out of it.

directly."

laughed darkly, shaking his head.

last long,

is solely

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