"What?!"
"Prince Gadel? That can't be!"
The ministers were in an uproar, and even the Minister of Military Affairs looked at Iris in disbelief, never expecting her to be so ruthless, ready to remove potential threats as soon as she ascended the throne.
"Are you defying me?" Iris glared coldly at them, her ruthless demeanor evident.
"We wouldn't dare."
"Also, search the nation for handsome men. I wish to expand my harem."
Iris' command made the ministers inwardly sigh, cursing her as a foolish ruler. Her father had just died, and she was already acting so brazenly.
Meanwhile, at Gadel's residence, he was reading when a subordinate busted the door open and pulled him up. "We just leave right away, Your Highness! His Majesty has passed, and Princess Iris has ascended the throne. She has ordered your arrest!"
Everything happened too suddenly. Gadel had a hard time processing all the information at once, reeling in bewilderment. Wasn't Father just fine yesterday? How is he dead today?! Also, why has Iris become the new ruler?
However, the subordinate didn't allow Gadel the time to digest everything. He grabbed the prince, dashed out, and shoved him into the waiting car, speeding away.
"Quick, go to Basha's Sacred Mount! Only Matthew can save me now!" Gadel cried out, grabbing his subordinate's shoulder as he suddenly came around.
News of King Gawain I's death and Iris' ascension spread rapidly. The announcement in the national newspaper claimed that King Gawain I had died from consuming Matthew's poisoned pills. Iris declared that Montiria would muster its forces to attack Seraphis and avenge her father.
On the sacred mountain, Matthew and several elders were gravely discussing plans when the sound of explosions filled the air. The protective array around Basha's Sacred Mount lit up as the bombs exploded against its barrier, causing waves of energy to ripple across the shield.
Outside Basha's Sacred Mount, the ground was swarming with armed soldiers. Each tank was surrounded by soldiers, and thousands of tanks continuously fired at the mountain's barrier.
Enzo stood at the forefront of the army, grinning maniacally as the protective array weakened and cracked. Matthew Larson, did you ever imagine this day when you destroyed my night vine business?!
At the rear of Basha's Sacred Mount, Gadel was fleeing desperately, pursued by dozens of black-clad men. Covered in wounds and exhausted, he ran as fast as he could.
The prince's injuries came from both his own falls and the attacks of his pursuers. His loyal guards had all died protecting him. Now, Gadel could only silently pray for someone to find him soon.
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