You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2067: Will Also Die

The next day, night fell.

In the underground contact point of the Eastern Capital Palace's inner hall, Joyce, Luther, and Darrin arrived at the address left by Grizela. Darrin did not expect to find the young commander so easily, and Luther was also there; both were in Kane's office. As darkness fell again after the day, they avoided patrols on the road and arrived at the contact point.

Shortly after, Reuben arrived upon hearing the news, with Grizela following closely behind. The underground contact point was deep and hidden, an ancient tunnel structure with a vaulted ceiling, brick walls on all sides, and a thick carpet on the floor, devoid of any dampness.

Seeing Joyce and Luther sitting on the sofa, Reuben let out a heavy sigh of relief. "You scared me to death. That lunatic Clint kidnapped you to the East Palace. When I heard about the excellent marksmanship, I guessed it was you." Reuben took a few steps closer and carefully looked at Joyce. "Are you okay? Did he do anything to you?"

Joyce and Luther exchanged a glance. They knew they had to tell Reuben about the dark magic sooner or later.

Luther spoke first. "Sit down first."

"Alright." Reuben sat on the sofa opposite them. "This is all my fault. Clint must have targeted you because I took the blueprint. It was my oversight that brought you trouble. Joyce, rest assured, I haven't revealed any details of the blueprint. I will return it to you intact in the future."

"The blueprint is no longer important," Joyce said with dim eyes. "I heard that you inherited the throne and received the decree."

"Yes," Reuben did not deny it, "but I haven't announced it publicly yet."

"No wonder Clint's men and the Yoshikawa family have mobilized forces and almost surrounded Eastern Capital but haven't declared war. Why?" Luther asked.

"As you can see, my support within the palace is limited in military power. Currently, our forces are mutually encircling each other. I have the decree and seal; once I officially ascend to the throne, it means civil war will begin," Reuben frowned. "But I don't want to plunge the country into chaos."

"You have the decree and seal but can't command other families' support?" Luther understood some of their power structures. "If you gain their support, they could surround Eastern Capital from outside and suppress the Yoshikawa family. Why not?"

just the decree and seal isn't enough for recognition by other families. I also need Dawnblade. With both the

"Dawnblade?!"

a dazzling sword when she left his mansion that night. Clint had

been in excruciating pain last night; although it had subsided later, he remained anxious. Her suffering pained him

seen Dawnblade

"If Clint has Dawnblade, can

head. "No, he

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hadn't finished speaking when Joyce suddenly convulsed

It started hurting again. She knew Clint was

was happening and quickly held Joyce in his arms, soothing her back to ease her

Commander, what's wrong? What

going on since contacting

stood beside Darrin

"What's wrong? Where does it

cramps? Acute appendicitis? Don't worry; I can treat general illnesses or perform surgery

his head. "It's not

turned pale as she clutched

arm if it hurts too much;

his arms and shook

sensed something amiss. "What's going on?

sinister ritual, Clint now controls Joyce's life and death, causing her pain at will every