Envoys from Two Nations

When Benjamin hurried to the palace gates, he found the envoys from the two nations standing there, their words like spears and blades as they argued without end. The palace guards nearby wore helpless expressions.

"At a time like this, what exactly are your country's intentions in sending people here?"

"Why are you speaking so sarcastically? Our Majesty is the Queen's elder brother. Now that something has happened in Ikor, isn't it perfectly normal to send someone to express concern?"

"Your Excellency truly has a way with jokes..."

Benjamin was left speechless. He hurried over and stopped them. Upon seeing Benjamin, the two envoys could only fall silent one after the other, turning to greet him with ingratiating smiles.

"Enough." Benjamin could not be bothered to trade official pleasantries with them. He waved a hand to cut them off, then said, "Whatever business you two have, come inside and discuss it."

Naturally, the envoys did not object. They followed Benjamin into the palace's main hall.

The Guildmaster was already waiting in the main hall. He and Benjamin had briefly discussed the matter earlier and ultimately decided to meet the envoys from both nations together.

Clearly, both nations had come for the same reason—Ikor. There were countless rumors outside now, including many claiming that the Queen had died. And if the Queen truly died, then according to the law, the two people with the strongest claim to inherit Ikor would be the King of Caritas and the Princess of Frieden.

The Queen's attack on the Academy had long become known to the world. Without question, Ikor's current chaos was inseparable from the Magic Academy, and these two nations had previously maintained some cooperative ties with the Academy. Thus, without prior consultation, they had both sent envoys.

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