"Your Majesty! I have an urgent matter to report!" Lin Taichu shouted as he ran toward the king.
The surrounding residents froze. The guards quickly came to their senses, and four or five of them immediately lunged at Lin Taichu, trying to stop him.
The moment David saw Lin Taichu, his expression changed. He shoved aside the attendant beside him and roared, "Quick! Seize that assassin! He's trying to assassinate Your Majesty!"
The guards charging at him thrust their spears toward Lin Taichu's chest.
Lin Taichu had been prepared. He twisted aside to dodge the first spear, then drew his Short Blade and struck the second guard's wrist with its flat. The guard cried out in pain, and his spear fell to the ground.
He did not stop. He continued charging forward, fighting as he shouted, "Your Majesty! I'm not an assassin! David is the real traitor! Arui was behind the Coral Forest incident, and David has been helping him cover it up!"
David panicked and shouted again, "Don't listen to his nonsense! He's a wanted criminal trying to stir up trouble! Kill him, now!"
Several more guards rushed in and surrounded Lin Taichu.
Lin Taichu had grown much stronger than he had been in the deep sea. These ordinary guards were no match for him. He blocked their attacks while edging toward the king, his mouth never stopping.
"Your Majesty! Arui lured the Black Mo Shark into attacking the merchant convoy, forged the scene, and framed me for it. Later, he was corrupted by demonic energy, and David killed him because he feared Arui would expose him!"
"The Red Crystal I found in the deep sea can reinforce the seal. David feared I would return and expose him, so he kept trying to kill me and silence me!"
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