One-Eyed Monster

This news completely shocked those spectators in Xinbal.

In the end, these spectators had no reliable sources of information and could only rely on these unofficial rumors to discuss things endlessly. Those who truly held information didn’t react much.

Because they knew that all the palace’s movements were the king’s will.

Yes, they knew immediately that the king had awakened, just like they knew at once that the king had been bewitched.

Among them, some were still imprisoned, while others had long concealed themselves among the populace, feeling helpless due to the fall of the palace. All they could do at this moment was choose to withdraw in silence.

But now, all this will become history because His Majesty the King has awakened, and the palace has returned to its rightful path.

They received the king’s will immediately; the Kayne Country only sends such a signal in the most dangerous times.

King Kayne awakened the network he laid out; while he was imprisoned, he couldn’t awaken the warriors implanted in Xinbal. He knew that summoning these hidden warriors then would only expose the entire network, which was his backup plan to be employed only when the Kayne Empire faced its gravest danger.

Among these warriors were some who were bold, who did not fear the might of the Alchemy Workshop and chose to confront them head-on. Most of these people were imprisoned by Kuyi Tulan, and some even lost their lives directly.

Now that the king has awakened, he issued the most severe signal, indicating that the entire Empire is in a state of danger.

These warriors could sense this from their own perceptions.

Because so many things had happened in Xinbal these past two days, even those imprisoned knew what transpired.

Secretary Benjamin laughed until he cried in prison, knowing His Majesty the King locked him up in this death cell to save his life. He finally understood how reckless he had been; his actions exposed all forces originally supporting His Majesty, seeming passionate but were utterly foolish in essence.

No one knows what happened to the king, but everyone knows that His Majesty has returned to normal now.

For, the Empire’s clock bell has rung out over all of Xinbal; this bell was personally rung by His Majesty.

It’s a signal from the Empire, conveying a message from the Kayne Royal Family through the bell.

The bell was initially Kayne Empire’s way of motivating.

Back then, when King Kayne faced hardship, he rang the bell, which inspired many weary people. They followed the bell forward, continually rising again. When the Empire faced hardship, they would ring this bell; when the Empire received good news, they rang this bell. This bell represents the Empire’s emotions, its expressions.

Harry Kayne rang the giant bell in the palace to convey his will.

Dong—Dong—Dong

The bell sound was melodious, rhythmically undulating. It was sturdy and forceful, like himself, even though having been captured by the Soul Devourer, he never fell.

Beside Harry Kayne stood a robust man, dressed in black clothes, clearly recognizable as a Hunter from his attire.

”How does it feel to ring the bell?” The speaker was Charles, this Prince of Burstan, and also an Elder of the Dark Cabinet.

”Steady as always.” Harry Kayne said, with no expression on his face.

”Haha, you’ve worked hard, Harry.” Charles grinned broadly, full of smiles.

”You’ve been wronged, brother.” Harry Kayne’s face remained expressionless, but he gave Charles a hug.

”You’re consistently steady, Harry, but in my heart, you’re always the younger brother.” Charles smiled even more widely.

”Now your identity is going to be exposed; is this okay?” Harry spoke softly.

”Identity is merely a symbol. Even if everyone knows I’m from the Dark Cabinet, it won’t affect my actions.” Charles clearly didn’t mind.

”Brother.” Harry Kayne said no more. This single call included everything.

”The young man brought by Juliette indeed has some skills. Under his command, the Blue Blood League Guard has recovered a good half; though they’re weak now, I believe with Juliette and the others, these people will soon be ready for battle.”

”Yes, war is imminent.”

”There is Luona outside. They are trustworthy, and that young man seems to be from there as well.”

”Now the key is Kuyi Tulan.” Harry Kayne spoke concisely, unwilling to utter another word even to his brother.

”Indeed, that is a tricky problem...” Mentioning Kuyi Tulan, Charles also fell silent.

”Next, I need to issue a lot of information, all of which are crucial.”

”You are the Empire’s king. Now that this country is sick, it needs you to diagnose it.” Charles spread his hands, not skilled in dealing with the current situation.

”Brother, below, I will do well.”

”You’ve always done well, Your Majesty.” Charles bowed to Harry Kayne.

”The later matters need the protection of all the Empire’s people together.”

”Your bell has already conveyed these messages.” Charles said.

”Hopefully, everything is still in time.”

”It’s in time, Majesty. Haven’t you seen that young man? He embodies the will of our entire Empire. No one is born knowing everything; we’re all on the path of exploration. It’s just that some people are good at being leaves, while others at being roots.”

Prince Charles spoke softly, as if comforting. His brother had grown into an extraordinary Politician, an exceptional Hunter himself, Juliette also made unique contributions in the Wizard domain. By reason, they should feel happy. But Prince Charles always felt he was missing something.

When they were young, they were a group of boys curious about everything, like this boy named Igor.

The desire to interpret the unknown often drove them forward. Nothing could stop their exploration.

Yet now they felt they were missing something.

What exactly have they lost? They never found it, always feeling timid in whatever they did.

Until they saw Igor, they realized they had lost that innocence, that previous curiosity about the unknown.

They felt they had nearly forgotten the will of the Kayne Royal Family, forgotten the Empire’s will...