Chapter 985 - The Inner kingdom: Fight for the throne (2)

Chapter 985

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The palace is already surrounded by the remaining forces of the dark army. The war has destroyed a small part of the capital city, but since the capital is too huge, it did not affect too much of the population.

The people are already used to these kinds of fighting, so this is not new to them. It just surprised them that the battle happened a little early.

While this is happening, unknown to those who plotted this war, the noble families are already preparing to strike another blow. This time, their targets are the noble families that align themselves with the Mystique Shop merchant group.

"We have to clean the capital of these people so that our supremacy would not be hindered even with the change of royal family." Hong Fao said as he put on his armor.

Behind him, from inside the huge Hong Manor, a large army is already gathered.

The reason for the defeat of Vorn Grav's army is because the noble houses have actually not sent their soldiers to the front lines. Instead, they gathered in their manors and prepare for the internal war of the noble houses.

As a large number of soldiers from the noble family came out of their manors marching towards their targets, another large force has just arrived at the borders of the capital. Riding inside several large flying sh_i_p_s, the soldiers from the cities cooperating with the Mystique Shop has sent their troops to support the king.

They have already learned of the 1st prince's uprising through radios and the TVs, so they decided to send their troops to support the king.

Those who are in the dark of this event did not have time to inform the large forces currently occupying the capital as they are all currently basking in their own glory.

"We are approaching the landing zone prepare for combat!" shouted a soldier wearing leather armor.

Though it is just leather armor, everyone in the squad knows of its enchantments and its capacity to protect the one wearing the armor. No sword or arrow can penetrate the armor and it is very light making one able to move as they d_e_s_i_r_ed.

When in combat, this is a big advantage.

"Enemy! Enemy, incoming!..."

"The enemy is airborne! Prepare to defend!" 

The soldiers began to be chaotic as they ran to their squads to form a defensive formation.

The attacking noble houses also halted their march as they saw the looming sh_i_p_s on the horizon.

"Damn it! Are those the forces from the Mystique Shop merchant group? No wonder I did not saw them in the battle…" Hong Fao said as he clenches his fists in anger.

How could he destroy the other noble houses if those forces arrive? If he pushes through with his plan then he and his army would be surely destroyed.

So with an annoyed and heavy expression on their faces, the army marches back to their manors. They have no other choice. It's either they die fighting a losing battle or surrender that they might live.

From the number of flying sh_i_p_s floating in the air, they knew that the reinforcement should be coming from the other cities surrounding the capital. It seems that the king has truly prepared everything even after his demise.

The noble houses thought that the king is already dead and this force might be led by either the 5th prince or Gulliver.

"I guess, Gulliver Astride will be our next king…" Hong Fao said while gritting his teeth in helplessness.

They have truly underestimated their opponent this time.

When the flying ship arrives high up above the high walls of the capital city, they began to fire strategically bombardments towards the dark soldiers. As their number dwindles, the dark Grand Magus began to move.

However, they were all shot down by the powerful beams of the flying sh_i_p_s. So how could they fight back?

And so the dark soldiers did not have any choice but to gather their remaining forces in the palace.

"Prince Tamei… We… we cannot hold on anymore. Our forces are being decimated, I suggest that we surrender." An elder said while standing next to the bed where the princess lays.

Meanwhile, the 2nd prince and the rest who turned their backs on the 1st prince and his guards stood outside in the ruined throne room waiting anxiously.

The body of the first prince is still lying on the ground with his blood flowing on the carpeted hall.

Suddenly, they heard the sound of fighting and some booming sound. They knew that those sounds came from a weapon that the Mystique Shop people are using.

Hence upon hearing those sounds, their expression turned pale in fright.

"The people from that merchant group really made their move… What should we do now brother?" one of the princes asked the 2nd prince who is showing a pale expression on his face.

He now knew that this is all an intricate trap that was created to take them all in one go. This was surely planned by the king. This is because the king always likes to strategize his moves and likes trapping his enemies.

Gritting his teeth the 2nd prince punches the wall in anger as he knew that his plans failed. Many called him useless, and dumb, but those that have underestimated him are now below him. He could already taste the sweetness of victory.

He knew that the princess would not be able to survive her condition, and with the 1st prince dead, he now has the most power in the capital. His soldiers are inside the castle and with his command, they would be able to subdue those dark soldiers.

However, all of these are now in ruins. His plans have failed because he did not expect that the merchant ground would be able to send such a huge army.

While looking outside the window, the 2nd prince could not help but shiver as those large flying airsh_i_p_s loom over the horizon inching their way to the castle.

"No… I can't let them win!…" Xuanhui Grav shouted in anger as he walks to the throne and sits on it with a crazy expression on his face.

The rest of his brothers and sisters who followed him showed dismayed expressions on their faces. They knew that they would now be branded as rebels by the forces that allied with the late king and the 5th prince.

They were so confident because of the large army backing them and the noble houses. But who would have known that the first to run away were the noble houses?

As everyone left the throne room, Xuanhui Grav looks around the ruined hall as his eyes reddened.

"No… this cannot be. I was so close… I just have to take that step and I would have already won… I could have been the new king!" he muttered under his voice.

Under the sound of the explosion outside the castle ground, he agitatedly sits on the throne thinking of his dreams when he was young and those people that were mocking him.

His gaze landed on the man lying on the ground bathed in his own blood. And a sneer crept on his face.

"You used me, I used you... We are both using each other, brother... but still... we lost," he muttered while his expression slowly turned sinister.

"Do they think they have won?" I still have that thing.

He said as he suddenly grabs something from inside his armor.

It was a palm-size black stone with intricate runes carved on its surface. When he exposed it outside his armor, he could feel the mana in the air becoming disturbed and unstable.

Those people inside the room in the corner where Princess Tamei Ro lays immediately turned their heads to the throne room. They could feel familiar energy coming from that place.

The face of Princess Tamei Ro turned pale as she could feel the mana in the air becoming more turbulent.

"No… This… cannot be? What… is happening… outside?" she said in a weak tone as she wanted to stand up and see outside.

"Princess, you cannot go outside. We… we are losing the battle. It seems that the king's forces have infiltrated the capital with the help of the soldiers from the other cities. Our subordinates have reported that we have suffered multiple casualties… Our… our campaign… It seems that we lost." The elder beside her said in a dispirited tone.

While the energy is slowly rising from within the castle, the battle outside are becoming more chaotic. The bombardment from the sh_i_p_s and the attacks from the troops on the ground made the dark soldiers unable to fight back.

The mana-infused guns made it easier for the troops to eliminate their opponents without causing further damage to other buildings.

Suddenly from their coms, a command was given.

'Everyone retreat! Retreat immediately!'

This command made the troops from the other cities a bit confused but they did not hesitate to fall back.

Right at this moment, everyone saw a powerful force exploding from within the castle.

The black energy ball immediately destroyed the castle walls from the inside as it threatens to grow bigger.

This time everyone now fears that such a destructive force would destroy the whole capital city.