Chapter 161:


    ire’s eyes widened, a chilling emotion rising in her heart.


    The person who sat on the throne! Of course his shrewdness was endless!


    How ruthless, how cunning!


    No wonder he let such a second rate plot ur!


    Choosing the sessor was a must, but he could not afford to let divine right usurp royal authority. He was also uneasy with the Hill n’s growing power. By just watching on the sidelines, he would weaken the Hill n through the crown prince and Temple of Light! When both sides were weakened, he would appear and make the decision.


    But Katherine was able to see through it all; she was more wise and farsighted than the emperor!


    ire was in awe of the gently smiling woman before her, as if seeing her for the first time. This was a member of the powerful Li n! If it weren’t for that “father” of hers, who knew how sessful this woman would have been in Lagark? ire didn’t dare to imagine it.


    “ire, sometimes, life just happens. You know the truth, but can’t do anything but to continue down on the path given.” Katherine patted ire’s head, a frown on her beautiful face. “Right now, I am most worried about you. Your status will definitely leave you entangled. The Temple won’t let you go. Your second brother...” Katherine’s eyes dimmed.


    “What about my second brother?” ire sensed something was wrong.


    “Your second brother chose to support the crown prince against the Hill n.” Katherine sighed quietly, her eyes full of worry. “I don’t wish for this to also happen to you.”


    Shocked by her second brother’s action, ire immediately said without hesitation, “I won’t go against the Hill n like second brother.” She would never be enemies with the Hill n or, more specifically, never be enemies with Mother.


    “No, ire, you misunderstand.” Katherineughed quietly seeing ire’s confusion.


    “I don’t want you to be enemies with the Temple.” Katherine sighed. “The Temple is stronger than you think. Their strength is unfathomable.” Katherine appeared deeply worried.


    “Mother...” ire started to say hesitantly.


    “Don’t worry about me. His and her highness, the second prince and princess Maurice, will guarantee my safety.” Katherine consoled ire.


    ire’s eyes sharpened, her gaze ice cold.


    Second prince... hmph. I see you’ve forgotten your promise.


    “I will save you, mother, the way you to be so saved,” ire solemnly swore. Truthfully, re was fully capable of destroying the entire ce and taking Katherine away, but the consequences? She and Katherine would have to stay in hiding for the rest of their lives. Of course ire wouldn’t do something so foolish.


    “ire, don’t be brash. If possible, I would like you to go to Lagark and not get entangled in this battle for the throne. Your identity is too special,” Katherine said


    Not get entangled?


    ire smiled faintly, her expression full of confidence.


    From today onward, she could let the world know what a true battle was!


    “Mother, don’t worry. I know my limits. The next time we meet will be in Hill Manor. I will be leaving now.” ire smiled, full of confidence.


    Katherine only saw a blur as ire disappeared.


    Katherine opened the window,but ire’s figure was nowhere to be seen. She was extremely worried. However, the future far exceeded her expectations. Not a single person was prepared for what was to happen!


    ire slinked stealthily through the night, her eyes ice cold.


    Even though Mother had not been harmed, she still had to settle the score!


    ire was heading straight to the pce.


    In the pce, the second prince’s bedroom was lit brightly.


    In the study, Nancy stood by the window, gazing outside nostalgically. A breeze swept through his bangs. He recalled the day ire had fallen off her horse trying to chase him. He went to visit, but her bright eyes did not even look at him any more. Only now did he realize that ire hadn’t been the same since.


    He sighed. When did that stunning girl creep into his heart? When had he started to be unable to look away? And when had he started thinking about her constantly, worried for her?


    Nancy closed his eyes, letting out a sigh. What would he say the next time he saw ire? How could he face her?


    “Brother, are you thinking about her again?” Princess Maurice’s voice came from behind.


    Nancy did not respond, only gazing into the darkness.


    “Elder brother, this time, our hand was forced. There was no other way.” Princess Maurice sighed quietly.


    Nancy remained silent.


    “What arge hand you had there!” A cold voice sounded suddenly in the study. The two heard the voice clearly. They could not be more familiar with this voice.


    Nancy and Maurice’s hearts clenched. They both looked up towards the source of the voice. A cold dagger was already pressed against Nancy’s neck.


    “ire!” Princess Maurice called out, her voice trembling. ire had abruptly appeared out of nowhere. Princess Maurice eyed ire nervously.


    “Greetings, your highnesses.” ire chuckled quietly, her voice devoid of worth. She still hadn’t withdrawn the dagger.


    Nancy didn’t move, his gaze decrepit.


    “ire... don’t... don’t hurt brother,” Princess Maurice said hastily. How had ire snuck into the pce? Even without the numerous guards, there were the Tempest Warriors! The Tempest Warriors had much keener senses than the normal royal knights, but even they did not notice ire’s intrusion. Was ire really only a double ss magician warrior?


    “Your highness, is something the matter?” Even though princess Maurice had kept her voice low, the Tempest Warrior stationed outside the door still sensed something was wrong.


    “Nothing. Leave,” princess Maurice raised her voice and ordered coldly.


    “Yes.” Without any hesitation, the Tempest Warrior left.


    Maurice worriedly looked back at ire. If ire just pressed the slightest bit harder, the dagger would pierce Nancy’s throat.


    “ire, it was all my idea, nothing to do with brother. If you need to vent your anger, take it out on me. Brother needs to be safe. Amparnd cannot be without brother,” maurice said quickly, her voice low.


    “You think I don’t dare to kill you?” ireughed coldly.


    Just this one sentence made princess Maurice’s heart sink. This sentence said everything. Their past friendship would no longer exist ever again.


    “If killing me will dissolve your hatred, then go ahead. However, don’t harm brother. Amparnd needs brother. We can’t let those religious freaks take usurp royal authority.” Princess Maurice’s heart tightened. She caused everything. If ire took her life, she had nothing to say.


    “Maurice...” Nancy’s expression was painful. He hadn’t nned on the situation bing like this.


    However, Nancy suddenly felt the cold pressure at his neck disappear and saw Maurice’s shocked expression.


    Nancy whipped around abruptly, but ire was nowhere to be found.


    “Brother...” Maurice slowly walked over, sighing. “Brother, I’m sorry. I caused you to suffer.”


    “No, Maurice.” Nancy closed his eyes, then opened then abruptly. “I have never regretted that decision.”


    “Brother...” Maurice watched him with aplex expression, her heart bitter. Born in the royal family, much was forced on you.


    Beneath the seemingly peaceful night wererge currents.


    Morning. The sun’s rays reached every crook and cranny of the capital.


    ire currently sat in a luxurious, secret room, sipping tea. She listened seriously as a stocky, middle aged man before her exined the current situation. Xi Shaosi calmly poured tea for ire, while Xi Shaoqi crooked his head, puzzled. After ire found the manager of the ve market, she had immediately summoned the two twin brothers. What did she want?


    “The Temple of Light’s next move is to first establish your mother as a criminal, then use it to pressure the second prince. The Hill n will definitely not let this happen. Something must be done.” The stocky man continued, “Right now, the second prince has the support of the Tempest Warriors and the Hill n. The crown prince has the support of the Temple of Light and the Griffin Squad. On the surface, it appears the crown prince has the upper hand.”


    ire listened quietly. The stocky, middle aged man before her was Philips, the manager of the ve market as well as a member of the Temple of Darkness. He did not have a title as member of the Temple of Darkness, but was well respected. Even the pope treated him with respect. This person was farsighted, able to see the big picture, and a powerful supporter of the Temple of Darkness. Currently, he was following orders to assist ire.


    “Continue.” ire set down her cup, her expression still cold.


    “The military parade is in half a month. Divine Princess, if they can prove your mother is guilty before then, they will take the opportunity to announce it publically that day and everything will be set in stone.” Philips frowned. Of course the Temple of Darkness would not approve of the Temple of Light usurping royal authority.


    “What is that emperor thinking,” Xi Shaoqi hmphed. “As the emperor, how could he let divine right usurp royal authority? Why would he permit such actions?”