Chapter 774: Chapter 24 Royal Family Scandal (3)_3

But this time, the bust spoke in plain words, it was practically impossible to misinterpret.

Gongsun Ce rarely quieted down. Although Dragon Disasters frequently occurred in history, he had no real “impression” of them. The phenomenon of the giant dragon was too elusive, like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. Everyone knew they existed, but few truly believed one would strike them directly. The closest Dragon Disaster had been the Dragon of the Vaulted Sky, and that very dragon had lingered beneath his feet for the past six years.

“Is it really necessary to be this tense?” Gongsun Ce said, “I mean, even the Dragon of the Vaulted Sky, as big as it was, got wiped out. Isn’t your Country powerful enough to be afraid of just one dragon?”

“One dragon?” Loninles snatched up a stack of documents and slammed them onto the table, “Did you feed your brains to the pigs?! What do you think that is! That’s the monarch of the Kong Hua Realm, one of the mightiest giant dragons known to history. Its emergence caused ripples that created Albion Island two thousand years ago. Its true power could overturn the entire world!”

I don’t understand shit, do you think I’m a dragon-slaying specialist?

Orianna objected, “But, esteemed Chief Mage, our Country is equally powerful! We have four Creator Realm Mages, including yourself…”

The old Mage’s gaze was as sharp as an eagle’s, silencing the female knight immediately.

“Powerful?” Loninles articulated every word, “Can the Country ever be as mighty as the Empire was six years ago?! Even those prodigiously talented young people were helpless in the face of the Dragon of the Vaulted Sky. Even Sky Extreme couldn’t solve the problem completely!”

He pounded the table and yelled, “Tell me, what makes you think the Country can emerge victorious? Who gave you the confidence that we are mightier than dragons!!”

Sky Extreme, what in the world is that? And didn’t the Dragon of the Vaulted Sky die already, why do they keep saying the problem wasn’t completely solved?

Gongsun Ce held back his confusion and joined his brother in consoling Orianna, who was on the verge of tears. Mo Yuankai said discontentedly, “Hey, she’s one of your own.”

“Stupid remarks deserve to be scolded!” Loninles was uncompromising, “We must prepare for the worst. Think about what will happen if we’re annihilated. Helaisen, listen carefully, the most important thing is the succession of the crown. If the Country is greatly weakened, Charlie’s ascension will lead us down the path to ruin. He must be removed from his position as Crown Prince, he must!”

Alandia listened to the old Mage’s words calmly and asked, “I fail to see how this relates to your actions.”

Kerky stepped up to the table, curtsied, and reported, “After taking Prince Charlie’s seal, I left him a letter signed and sealed by the old man… Loninles Ricklu himself. The letter read as follows: Loninles Ricklu is extremely dissatisfied with your performance. If you wish to retrieve your seal, please come to negotiate personally.”

Having said this, Kerky Hyde stepped back behind the old Mage. Orianna felt dizzy, “He… he knew all along?”

Loninles said with distaste, “Now you understand. He is not only incompetent, but also lacks courage.”

Gongsun Ce pondered for a moment and then grasped the old man’s intentions. It was a simple test. If Kerky failed to steal the seal, it meant that Prince Charlie was keeping his true skills hidden, and their worries were unfounded; if the seal was stolen and he tried to negotiate to solve the problem himself, there might be hope for him; now, knowing the truth yet still seeking the Dawn Knight’s help to retrieve the seal, it only proved that the man was beyond help.

But why would Loninles Ricklu go to such lengths to do this? Wasn’t it an obvious fact? Was he trying to prove this point to someone…?

Loninles sneered and said, “None of you want to pick sides, so let me help you decide.”

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Ce reacted. He understood why Loninles had disclosed this in front of the four of them; the private affairs of the Royal Family meant nothing to him… What he truly aimed to do was to showcase Charlie’s incompetence through this matter, making the high-ranking individuals who had learned of this choose sides.

The opinion of the Dawn Knight was crucial, and Orianna, as the bearer of the Final Sword, held opinions of great importance as well. If Loninles had already secured the agreement of others, then…

Suddenly, everyone in the room turned their gaze towards the Dawn Knight. Alandia did not keep everyone waiting for long, in fact, she immediately responded after hearing the issue. She simply stated a fact,

“Charlie Morton is the member of the Royal Family with the highest compatibility with the crown and is Her Majesty the Queen’s most beloved offspring. He is most likely to inherit her Impermanence Skill.”

Loninles said expressionlessly, “Consider the worst-case scenario. If we all died, then an incompetent and foolish Creator Realm Mage could be even more detrimental to the Country than an Evil Dragon.”

Alandia nodded, “Then Charlie Morton cannot continue as Crown Prince. This matter should be addressed swiftly, to prepare for emergencies.”

Loninles smiled with satisfaction,

“Good, Macrow shares the same view. Now, let these youngsters leave; we need to have a serious talk with the Queen.”

Kerky gestured for everyone except the Dawn Knight to leave. Mo Yuankai was the last to go. He stood at the door, pondering over the prophecy of the Colored Glaze Dragon, and said, “Actually, if you need help, you don’t have to wait until you’re in the capital. It would have been fine to just discuss it in the Dragon of the Vaulted Sky.”

“I don’t need your laughable power.” The old Mage rested with his eyes closed, “Scram once you’re done fixing the armor.”

“Then why did you let me hear the prophecy?”

Mo Yuankai smiled and closed the door behind him as he left.