Chapter 89: The King's Assassin!

Ryan IX, a king with a very weak presence.

Except for the annual Kingdom Ceremony, people in Hesitins hardly realize that they still have such a majesty.

What everyone remembers is only the Grand Duke of Graz.

Even during the three-day kingdom celebration last year, His Majesty the King only appeared on the first day, and then he was ill for the next two days, and the Grand Duke of Graz presided over it on his behalf.

Everyone thought Ryan IX wouldn't live long.

Everyone thinks that the Grand Duke of Graz will become king.

Little Graz thought so too.

But, at this time, the Grand Duke of Graz died.

And Ryan IX is still alive.

Inexplicably, little Graz felt a little nervous.

He didn't know where this tension came from.

But it just appeared.

Subconsciously, little Graz looked at his advisor.

Silik frowned slightly.

The old consultant also felt something was wrong, but comforted little Graz softly.

"It's okay, I'm here."

The consultant's comfort relaxed little Graz's nervous mood.

"Please invite that advisor in."

The Grand Duke's second son said.

A moment later, a middle-aged man walked in.

Instead of the hooded robes that advisors are used to, it's a four-piece suit of shirt, vest, trousers, and jacket.

"Silik?"

"It's good that you are here!"

After the middle-aged man came in, he saw the old consultant at a glance, and he was relieved immediately, and then, under the puzzled eyes of Silik and little Graz, the consultant continued: "Andy Nan just assassinated him." Greater Graz!"

"What?!"

Little Graz exclaimed.

Silik was also shocked.

"This illegitimate son's resentment is even greater than imagined!"

"After His Majesty learned of the news, he immediately asked me to protect you, Your Excellency Little Graz, but facing the descendants of the 'Robert Family', I have no chance of winning. Fortunately, you are also here, Silik - if the two of us , even if we can’t win, we can still do it with Your Excellency Little Graz to escape.”

"Now, let's go to the castle right away!"

"It's safer there!"

The middle-aged man smiled wryly.

"Aire, are you telling the truth?"

Silik stepped forward and asked.

"Of course!"

"This has already happened and everyone knows about it!"

"The news will come soon!"

The middle-aged man named Aire said seriously.

Silik stared at Aire.

Silik didn't have much contact with this advisor to the king in front of him. In fact, Silik didn't have much contact with other advisors in Hesitins.

Even Devon, the advisor to Greater Graz, had to be contacted because he was worried about the safety of Little Graz.

After all, the reason why Silik first sought refuge with Little Graz was because of the arrangement of the Grand Duke, and the other was to retire.

Silik hopes to enjoy his old age in peace.

And what could be better than the son of a Grand Duke?

Naturally, this grand duke's son is a second son who has neither the right of inheritance nor any ambition.

Maybe the temper is not very good.

But still within tolerance.

So, Silik has always been muddling along.

But this does not mean that Silik is really old and confused.

Especially after being kicked by Goethe, the old consultant instantly woke up from his daily retirement state.

He just seems to be retired.

Not really retired.

Therefore, when he felt something was wrong just now, Silik became vigilant.

And with the other party's words, the vigilance not only did not disappear, but intensified.

As we all know, His Majesty the King is not in charge.

Except for the two necessary consultants, there are six personal attendants and a castle guard, but this guard was originally selected by the Grand Duke of Graz.

It can be said that in the entire Hesitins, His Majesty the King is definitely the last person to know.

Even if you want to read the "Hesitins Daily", you have to wait until the afternoon to get it.

Under such a premise, how could it be possible to know the death of Greater Graz earlier than them?

And can send someone over so quickly?

This is not right!

"How is His Majesty's laboratory?"

Silik asked suddenly.

"Everyone is working hard there."

"There should be results soon."

"Now, let's go quickly, otherwise..."

Buzz!

Before Aire finished speaking, his whole body was enveloped by an invisible force field. The moment this force field appeared, it seemed to be squeezing inward, and the huge force suffocated Aire at once.

But,

This is not a fatal injury!

The scepter in Silik's hand is!

The oak scepter, tall enough for one person, has a thick front end the size of a fist, and a thin and sharp tail end, like a spearhead.

Silik swung his staff and pierced Aire's throat directly.

The king's adviser died with his eyes wide open.

He didn't understand how he was discovered.

"You came too fast!"

"...And..."

"When you mentioned His Majesty's laboratory last time, your eyes were filled with fervor, but just now, they were completely calm—such a look shouldn't appear on you unless everything has been settled!"

Silic explained, raising his hand and striking again.

This time, it pierced through Aire's chest.

After confirming the death of the king's advisor, the old man in front of him didn't show any relief.

On the contrary, he had a solemn expression.

And little Gratz was completely stunned.

The second son of the Grand Duke had never seen the advisor like this.

"Silic?"

The second son of the Grand Duke asked tentatively.

"It's okay, I'm here..."

The old advisor gave a kind smile, hoping to comfort little Gratz, but at this moment, a figure suddenly jumped out from the shadows on one side, the cold light in his hand stabbing straight towards them.

Fast!

And, strange!

Silic immediately noticed something was wrong and swung his staff towards the attacker.

The old advisor intended to force the opponent back.

After all, his staff was long enough.

However, to the old advisor's surprise, the attacker's arms and body seemed to wrap around his staff like a snake, and the dagger in his hand continued to stab towards his throat without hesitation.

A force field shield that could resist bullets appeared on the old advisor.

But it was like paper in front of the dagger.

Crack!

With a crisp sound, it shattered.

The dagger paused slightly before continuing forward.

But this pause was enough.

Caw, caw!

Amidst the cawing of crows, a flock of crows swooped towards the attacker like a dark cloud.

The old advisor got a chance to breathe, stumbling back, looking at the attacker blocked by the crows in surprise.

And the attacker, failing to hit his target, immediately retreated.

Except for leaving behind the corpses of a few crows, no trace was left.

The old advisor didn't pursue.

He knew very well what his most important responsibility was.

Protect little Gratz!

The old advisor stood in front of little Gratz, holding his staff, completely blocking little Gratz behind him—the sudden attacker had startled the old advisor a bit.

Not only the stealth skills, but also the attack that ignored his force field shield.

It all reminded him of a country that should have perished.

Snake!

During the reign of Ryan VIII, this truly ambitious king destroyed the Snake Kingdom in one fell swoop, and the entire royal family of the Snake Kingdom was beheaded.

And now, there was only one person who could master such skills: the Ryan royal family.

Or rather: ... loyal to Ryan IX

"The King's Assassin!"

"Your Majesty, you really deceived everyone!"

The old advisor smiled bitterly in his heart.

No one expected that His Majesty had secretly trained such a King's Assassin. If it weren't for the appearance of 'Moduus' Majesty's laboratory, the old advisor believed that His Majesty would definitely let this King's Assassin continue to hide.

But with the appearance of 'Moduus' Majesty's laboratory, and the 'Elixir of Immortality' inside.

His Majesty, who had taken the 'Elixir of Immortality', must have regained his health.

Would a healthy king relinquish power?

So, Grand Duke Gratz must die.

So, the sons of Grand Duke Gratz must die.

And, it couldn't be connected to His Majesty in any way.

The old advisor, who had figured everything out, really wanted to flee Hesitins immediately.

He was just an old man who wanted to retire and didn't want to get involved in such struggles anymore.

Unfortunately...

It was too late!

He had already been branded with Grand Duke Gratz's mark and couldn't escape at all.

Since the King's Assassin had made a move.

His Majesty must have set up a dragnet!

The army must have surrounded Hesitins.

Especially around little Gratz's mansion, it was like an iron bucket, not even a fly could get out.

Although he could temporarily escape from here with little Gratz, what about after that?

Thinking of this, the old advisor sighed.

But, there was still hope.

The old advisor looked at the crows that had landed nearby.

Mapur Polo!

Or rather, the heir of the 'Robert Family'!

This was the last hope!

And Goethe didn't make the old advisor wait long.

A few minutes later, Goethe appeared at little Gratz's mansion with Andinan.

"Mr. Polo, thank you for your assistance."

Instead of addressing him as Mr. Mapur, the old advisor expressed his gratitude according to the older tradition.

"I'm just saving myself!"

"I need little Gratz to come forward and explain everything!"

"But now, we need to leave!"

"My crows saw more soldiers rushing here!"

Goethe finished speaking quickly and was about to leave with everyone.

But the old advisor waved his hand.

"I have a more convenient 'escape route' here, please come to my side!"

The old advisor said, and when everyone gathered around, he suddenly waved his hand.

The next moment, everyone disappeared.

When they reappeared, they were in a secret room filled with gold, silver, and jewelry.

Countless gold coins were piled up like mountains, and at first glance, it was impossible to count them immediately.

Various gemstones were placed in piles like goods on supermarket shelves.

"This, this is the family treasure vault?!"

Little Gratz asked in a daze.

He had been here once with his father when he was very young.

Andinan, who was standing beside him, was even more shocked.

He knew that Grand Duke Gratz was wealthy, but the wealth in front of him still exceeded his imagination.

"Yes, this is the teleportation location that the Grand Duke asked me to set up in case of emergency—it can be used when someone with the blood of the Ryan family is present!"

The old advisor explained, but his eyes were on Goethe.

Because he found that Goethe was a bit strange after entering the treasure vault.

No shock.

And no greed.

Instead, he ignored the treasures and stared straight at a corner of the treasure vault.

There were two sets of full body armor and two rusty longswords.

Was it...

Curiosity?

The old advisor thought and immediately introduced them to Goethe—

"Those are the armor and weapons worn and used by the ancestors of the Ryan and Snake royal families when they overthrew the 'Dark Dynasty'. Legend has it that they killed several key figures of the 'Dark Dynasty', which allowed the 'Seven Heroes' to achieve the final victory!"

PS: Recommending an urban apocalyptic novel.

(End of Chapter)