The Royal Capital had descended into chaos.
What should have been the opening of a new era for the Re-Estize Kingdom turned into a bloody slaughter that day.
The Eight Fingers' underlings and the nobles' private soldiers donned the uniforms of the Warrior Corps.
Posing as subordinates of the Warrior Captain and the Second Prince, they launched a fierce assault on the welcoming procession.
The Eight Fingers was the Re-Estize Kingdom's largest criminal organization. This time, it had mobilized a large force to attack the welcoming procession under Marquis Bolog's command and direction.
Before long, magic danced with flames, and warriors waded through blood.
"The Warrior Captain has rebelled?"
"The Second Prince has rebelled too!"
"Protect His Majesty!"
"Hurry!"
At that moment, the Warrior Captain's Pioneer Corps had yet to reach the Royal Capital. It was still two hours away.
Some might have asked a question.
With the Warrior Captain so powerful, why stage a coup on this particular day?
It was because Rambasa III had always felt guilty toward the Warrior Captain.
Had he been a little more resolute, the kingdom's finest knight would not have suffered so many attacks from the nobles.
Instead, Rambasa III had chosen to compromise, forcing the Warrior Captain to endure considerable mistreatment.
Thus, for this welcoming ceremony, Rambasa III had overruled all objections and firmly insisted on going outside the city to greet him.
His rare show of resolve had become an opportunity to kill him.
First, the First Prince could gather skilled fighters in the name of protecting the Royal Capital.
Second, he could seize the chance to intercept and kill the Second Prince.
While the Warrior Captain was away with the Pioneer Corps, the First Prince was responsible for the Royal Capital's security.
It was a rare opportunity.
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