It was vital energy.
“What she has achieved today was bought with her life,” Frederic remarked.
In history, those who walked the same path as her all perished at the previous trial.
That afternoon, everyone who needed to take action got to work.
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Margaery paused her sword practice. She prepared poison and antidote, and distributed a set to each of those she care about for self–defense, but officially claimed it was a New Year’s gift given in advance.
No one knew that the box contained medicine.
The state banquet proceeded smoothly.
However, the venue had changed.
In the original state banquet hall, Bernard and Margaery entered, set up more than a dozen small speakers, and decora the room festively. When the time came, they played the audio directly.
Some days ago, Sigurd proposed to perform a ritual for Nathaniel in that area, inviting a group of priests to conduct th ceremony. The King granted him this opportunity, so the tunnel was excavated under the cover of these priests.
That evening. Sigurd requested leave, saying his mother had fallen seriously ill and he needed to stay by her side.
Freda was still in the sacred hall.
In short, everyone associated with Callum’s faction was absent tonight, each finding an excuse to disappear.
The King sneered inwardly.
The state banquet was relocated to Angelina’s palace, which had been deserted for many years, and the monarch and his ministers enjoyed themselves.
Margaery rarely had the chance to sit beside the King together with Dashnell.
“A toast to you,” she said.
Dashnell smiled at her. “Margaery, I wish you all the best and smooth sailing in everything year after year.
“The same to you, Dashnell.”
The two clinked glasses, their feelings fully expressed in their eyes.
They exchanged only a few words, yet Margaery could deeply sense the intensity and depth of their affection.
It felt as if, as long as the other party existed in this world, they had the strength to withstand any storm of blood and strife
Soon after, Dashnell took his leave.
Margaery watched him depart, quietly waiting as time passed by, moment by moment.
The state banquet was halfway through.
Suddenly, several deafening “booms” sounded from outside, and flames erupted everywhere.
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At the banquet, everyone turned pale with fright, and chaos ensued
“Protect the King! Those unaware of the situation shouted Some protected the King, while over het was happening.
A small number of people stood frozen, their expressions odd.
It was instantly clear who was loyal and who was not
The King raised his hand and told everyone to sit down. It’s fine, just ext”
Everyone was shocked. Someone entered and said, “Your Majesty, the state banquet hall exploded. Did you
No wonder the state banquet was held in Angelina’s palace.
Everyone realized the gravity of the situation.
Someone was rebelling!
The explosion in the palace and the soaring flames instantly caught the eye of Callum, who was on a first hill
Callum was overjoyed. ‘Send the signal”
In an instant, a signal flare shot into the sky and burst into a shower of fireworks.
Subsequently, more than forty–five thousand people surged out from the dense forests outside the city, heating magh the imperial capital.
Immediately after, they were trapped, completely surrounded, and unable to escape.
General Griffith, who had originally been exiled to Sandsteppe, led his troops in a charge, entering from the north of the city.
Dashnell led the Dragon Guard, blocking the way out from the west.
However, the three deputy generals whom Callum had persuaded unexpectedly defected on the spor, seized Callum, and sneered. “Your Highness, it’s time to wake up from your dream.”
“You!” Callum stared wide–eyed in astonishment, unable to believe the three deputy generals. He thought, Hadio & already bought them off?‘
Immediately after, Wilbur stepped forward.
“Your Highness, you truly have some nerve. The King has served the nation and its people for years, and the citizens all admire him. Yet as his son, you seek to commit regicide.”
He raised his hand, signaling one of the deputy generals to lead half the Yanzy City troops toward the eastern city gate, whil personally leading the remainder to surge toward the southern gate. “Today, you have been caught red–hardest. Your far is
sealed.”
Callum was tied up tightly with ropes and brought to the city gate.
At this moment, part of the city guards were still wavering, while another part had already charged toward the pulace with
Callum’s men.
Callum furrowed his brow. “General Carey, haven’t you heard? The state banquet hall has been blown up. No one at the
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As he spoke, a sinister glint appeared in his eyes. “You’re still speaking up for my father? He’s a dead man. Do you really think he can help you rise any higher? If you release me today, I will grant you the position of Chancellor.”
Although he was confident about his control over the palace, being captured first inevitably made him somewhat anxious
It was because Wilbur could always choose to kill him and defect to another prince.
At this critical juncture, Isander had not yet returned, Eldric was far to the west, and the sixth, seventh, and eighth princes were of no concern. No one could stop Dashnell from ascending the throne.
Even if Dashnell was crippled, he could still force others to submit temporarily.
Those who did not attend the state banquet today were only the members of the Salome family, the rest of Callum’s facti and officials below the fifth rank in the court.
These people were no match for Dashnell.
Thus, Callum could only negotiate with Wilbur, saying, “Following me is far better than following Dashnell, that useless
man.”
Wilbur sneered. “The matter is not over yet, Your Highness. Do you truly believe you have already won?”
Callum frowned deeply at these words.
He grew uneasy and could not help but probe, “What do you mean?”
Wilbur did not answer him directly, but glanced at him and snorted, “Your Highness, it is not that I look down on you. You need not even be compared to Prince Dashnell. Compared to Margaery, you already fall far short.
“In today’s battle, the Carey family is destined for glory and
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
