Chapter 313 Father & Son

James looked at the eerie dark narrow road ahead, and a smile slowly crept onto his face as he envisioned his glorious victory.

Finally, he would get rid of his biggest stumbling block ever.

Alec Barn!!!

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For James, Alec’s death was something that needed to be dealt with quickly.

Firstly... one had to know that for close to 2 years now... everyone had been trying to convince Alec to change his mind about Eli being his successor.

But of course, Alec was adamant about their suggestion.

Hence they couldn’t only smile bitterly, about the whole matter.

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But thinking up to here, if Alec was truly dead.... then all 3 princes would have a chance to become king.

He would take a 33% chance any day... over a 0% chance.

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Plus with Alec gone, Eli wouldn’t have enough noblemen supporters.... as he had never gone out of his way to gain their favor.

This in it’s own, already showed that he or Connor would have a better chance at being king over Eli.

So with Alec dead, Eli would definitely loose his biggest supporter.

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Secondly..... . killing his father was for the best, as this father of his was a greedy man through and through.

Other kings in other empires have all stepped down from their thrones already.

But this 45 year old father of his planned to do so when he reached 55 or 60.

By that time, won’t all the princes be in their early or late 30’s?

What sort of crap was that?

Who would wait that long?

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Looking at it now, even if he killed Eli.... his father would still sit there for many more years to come.

So.... it was better to kill him now.

Yes... Alec had to die!!

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’Din! Din! Din! Din! Din!’

The sounds of synchronized men could be heard getting louder and louder from James’ hiding place.

They waited until the group of unknown men had arrived at their targeted attack spot, before they swiftly dashed out from the bushes in a flash.

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"Protect the king!" Someone yelled out, as they watched numerous men dash out from the trees and bushes.

The whole scene became chaotic, as they tried to surround Alec.

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As for Alec, he just stood there unfazed..... like a magnificent statue brought to life.

His pose was similar to all those Olympian bull riders who had red capes on during their fights.

He pushed his chest forward, lifted his ear snobbishly into the air.... and he held his sword, as if it were a walking cane.

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James walked calmly, and smiled... as he looked at his men, who greatly outnumbered Alec’s.

Alec stared at his youngest legitimate son’s face for a long time unmoved.

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"Good evening father" James said teasingly.

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Alec remained silent, as he coldly watched his son with utter disappointment in his eyes.

"Father... this son greets you, so shouldn’t you reply this son back?" James said, why playfully touching the tip of his sword.

"WHAT. ARE. YOU. DOING. HERE!!!!!" Alec asked coldly.

"Are you blind father? or is your old age, that’s making your mind to not functioning well."

[Author-san: Erhhh..... no Mr. Alec.

Only a tiny piece broke for you, but your father’s entire heart was broken..... Not the same dude.

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Alec’s body soon began vibrating, as he felt his interior being go hungry for destruction.

He was as mad as a hippo with hernia.

But of course, the anger from his eyes also showed a unique pain underneath it.

He placed his right hand on his chest, and tried to calm his saddened heart.

His throbbing heart, slit entered a serene state of calmness one more.

And soon, he had retained his previously cold aura.

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"Why?!"

"What sort of question is that?

You of all people should know the answer.... right father?"

"Yes... I do.

But again, I want to hear it form your own mouth."

"Hahahhaha!

Well, I don’t mind telling you, since you’ll die anyways.

You see.... no matter how much I tried to please you, I was never good enough in your eyes.

We could’ve had a great relationship between us, but you chose to leave me in the dust for your favorite child.

Aren’t I also good enough to be king?" James said emotionally.

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His lips trembled, as he remembered all the work that he had put in, into making his father recognize him.

"It was always Eli this, or Eli that!

But what about me ?

What about what I wanted?"

"So, let me ask you this.... Did you ever lack anything growing up?"

"No!"

"Then why do you want to want the throne so badly?

Of what use is it to you, if you have everything you needed?"

"Father ..... I could ask you the same.

Why kill grandpa when you had everything you needed as well?

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Silence stayed on for another minute or so... as Alec stared hard at his son.

"How did you know?"

"Father..... you’re truly naive!

Did you really think that no one would ever find out?

Trust me father... we all have our ways." James said, with a mischievous smile on his face.

"Indeed..... we all have our ways.

So to be clear... no matter what I say, you won’t listen to me anymore?"

"Isn’t that obvious?

Father.... why are you so slow?

Forget it!!... let’s just get this over with shall we?" James said impatiently.

"Yes... let’s.

Men! Come out!!"

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