Chapter 292: Crown Stained with Blood
In the pce hall, a scene of father-son conflict unfolded.
As Bazeel''s body fell heavily to the ground, a golden crown tumbled from his head, rolling to rest at Hatar''s feet.
Finally gaining what he''d long desired, yet Hatar''s heart held no joy. Bazeel''s words echoed like a curse in his mind.
Lynn''s gaze lingered on the King of Harata for a moment.
Whether his daring defiance against the Archbishop, seeking bnce between wizards and the church, or his eptance of death to teach his sons a final lesson, it revealed the prowess and dignity of this ''Lion'' king.
But he was too old. Inparison, his two sons fell far short. Perhaps that was why Bazeel hadn''t decided on a sessor for so long.
Lynn waited, seeing Hatar still lost in his thoughts. "Congrattions on seizing the throne, Your Highness... no, I should say Your Majesty!"
"The situation in the capital isplex. We need more forces to suppress the resistance, and more importantly, we haven''t captured your brother, Harold. He''s a significant threat..."
Hatar picked up the blood-stained crown, then nced at the trembling servants huddled in the corner, and coldly ordered, "Kill them, Master Anthony..."These witnesses couldn''t live after seeing Bazeel die by their hands!
Anthony didn''t act immediately. Instead, he nced at Lynn. Seeing no objection, he extended his hand, and a blue-purple electric surge immediately enveloped the room.
In an instant, these pce servants convulsed and cried out, their lives snuffed out.
Hatar noted Anthony''s hesitation but said nothing. He called the guards stationed outside, issuing an order to hunt down Harold throughout the city.
"For his dissatisfaction with his father''s confinement, colluding with Archbishop Anluke, and the attempted assassination of the king, spread this throughout the capital in the shortest time possible!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The guards promptly answered, rushing out to ry the orders.
At that moment, a powerful surge of magic suddenly emanated from afar. Anthony sensed something amiss and looked outside.
Anluke was already dead. Who else could wield such potent magic?
Lynn didn''t notice, but observed Anthony''s reaction. Just as they were about to inquire, a crimson beam shot into the sky, exploding.
"It''s fireworks!"
...
Outside Hatar''s residence, the musketeers stationed there, bored after securing the capital, spected on the rewards they''d receive.
"This Harata capital is a mess, not as pretty as Iyeita," scoffed Old York. He had anticipated a grander city upon hearing it was the capital of a kingdom but found it underwhelming.
"The wizard lords said it, didn''t they? Beyond thend of wizards, there are just a bunch of ignorant barbarians who can''t even distinguish if the ground is t or round." Apu, born in thend of wizards, responded disdainfully. He then shivered and muttered, "You watch here; I''ll go relieve myself..."
Born in the wizardnds, Apu held no reverence for nobility. He swiftly turned, faced the debris, and without further ado, relieved himself in the prince''s residence. Wasn''t he the first to do so?
Pleased with himself, he noticed something glistening amid the ruins. Could it be a treasure hidden in the prince''s residence?
Immediately, Apu''s mind raced. Although the musketeers prohibited looting and plundering, as long as no one saw him, it wouldn''t count as a vition. With his practiced swiftness, he had already acquired quite a few valuables.
Lost in thought, Apu crouched down. Unexpectedly, the shimmering object flew straight towards him.
Did this thinge straight to him?
In a split second, as thest thought crossed Apu''s mind, a small emblem struck his head, rendering him unconscious. He copsed on the ground.
"Apu, did you trip over your own pee?" Old York approached, seeing Apu lying there, teasingly.
Apu staggered to his feet, a beautifully crafted badge embedded in his forehead.
As Old York stepped closer, he noticed this too. Before he could ask, Apu suddenly raised his musket!
The ck muzzle was aimed directly at his head. Old York''s hairs stood on end, and just as the trigger was pulled, there was a momentary pause.
The gunshot didn''t sound. Old York realized Apu''s musket was probably soaked due to the rain, rendering it unusable. But Apu wouldn''t joke with a musket, and immediately, he shouted to the surroundings.
"Alert! Apu might be under someone''s control. Subdue him!"
Several musketeers, upon hearing the cry, rushed in. Out of concern for theirpanion, none wielded firearms, attempting to restrain him.
However, Apu, usually mischievous and slippery, disyed extraordinary strength andbat skills, turning the musket into a blunt weapon, quickly incapacitating them all.
Fortunately, more reinforcements arrived swiftly. Many aimed their muskets, but before they could fire, a piercing light emitted from Apu''s fingertip, dispelling the darkness and blinding everyone present.
A chorus of cries erupted as the temporarily blinded Old York and others, relying on instinct, indiscriminately aimed their muskets at Apu''s position, causing considerable friendly fire.
When they regained their sight, Ham, arriving with a team, found Apu had vanished without a trace.
"Quick! Use the fireworks to notify Lord Lynn!" Old York shouted urgently.
Ham didn''t waste time asking for details. Hastily loading the unique projectile into his musket, he fired into the sky. A burst of red light exploded in the dark night sky...
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