Ian knew from the beginning that the Crown Prince was insane.
He could tell that the Crown Prince had ordered Desert Sword to attack him and attempted to taint him with magi.
However, he never expected an attack in the middle of the capital, especially when he was about to enter the royal palace to report.
"Insane."
The Crown Prince himself hadn't attacked.
If he had, it would have been the same as declaring his intention to give up the throne right there.
Instead, a swordsman standing next to the Prince moved. His sword stretched toward Ian.
Ian quickly raised his sword to block the attack. However, he couldn't altogether avoid the arrows flying in.
Swish.
An arrow grazed Ian's shoulder.
He narrowly twisted his body to dodge it before it embedded itself in bone.
Kaya swiftly passed by Ian, catching an arrow aimed at her.
"Whew..."
Her heavy breathing was filled with the heat of her rage.
"How dare these bastards… Who do they think they're shooting at?"
Kaya muttered under her breath as she drew her dagger and charged in...
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