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Attack the palace with just the three of them?
You must be joking!
Ilya and Zhang Yunlong were stunned when they heard Fang Xuan's bold words. Their minds went blank. This fellow must have eaten a bear's heart and a leopard's guts!
Although the Balak Kingdom wasn't as powerful as the Heaven Dou Empire or the Star Luo Empire, it was still a kingdom with several million people.
It didn't have a Titled Douluo, but it did have many Spirit Saints and above. The palace, which was heavily guarded, was especially like a tiger's den.
Over the past twenty years, the Heaven Dou Empire's hegemony had gradually declined, while the Balak Kingdom had grown stronger every day. Although it still belonged to the Heaven Dou Empire in name, it had already become a kingdom within a kingdom.
The Heaven Dou Empire knew that the Balak Kingdom had ulterior motives, but they ignored it and didn't send troops to deal with it. The fundamental reason was the Balak Kingdom's strength!
Attacking the heavily guarded palace with just the three of them was tantamount to suicide!
Ilya didn't understand why Fang Xuan would make such a decision and felt he was a bit overconfident. No matter how strong someone was, they couldn't match an entire kingdom.
"Let's go …"
Facing the youth's doubts, Fang Xuan remained expressionless. He grabbed Ilya's collar with one hand and lifted him like a little chick. He strode out of the palace.
"Hey! What are you trying to do? Don't be rude to my prince!"
Zhang Yunlong swallowed nervously and hurriedly chased after Fang Xuan.
… …
The majestic palace was dazzling and magnificent.
A grand palace stood like a mountain among the many others. This was the king's bedroom, reserved only for the king and queen.
The sky was clear, and it was a beautiful day!
In the palace, a lady in a long golden robe stood on the bed. She stared coldly at the white-haired elder lying there, whose face was full of wrinkles and on the verge of death. Her eyes were filled with mercilessness!
This terminally ill elder was the Balak Kingdom's king, Dougwayne. The lady beside him was Queen Alice!
"I-Ilya, are you here?!"
Dougwayne opened his tired eyes and asked Alice anxiously. He could feel his life slipping away.
He couldn't hold on much longer, so he needed to see his last son as soon as possible. Only then could he pass the throne to him.
Alice stared coldly at Dougwayne and said nothing as if she hadn't heard the king.
At this moment, a handsome man walked out from the depths of the palace and came to the king's side. His eyes were sharp, and his demeanor was cold and commanding, like an eagle soaring in the heavens.
"Roderick … Why are you here? Who let you in?"
Dougwayne's gaze was filled with suspicion as he stared at Roderick. He was the king, known as the fastest Spirit King Douluo.
Under the king's doubtful gaze, Roderick sneered coldly. He placed his hand on Alice's slender waist and embraced her.
Not only did Alice not resist, but she also wrapped her arms around Roderick's neck. The two began to get intimate in front of the king.
"You btch! You btch!"
The king was enraged and spat out a mouthful of blood. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at the two of them. He roared furiously, "Roderick? Why? I've always treated you well. How dare you betray me?!"
"Why? Do you think I've been working for you all these years just for the position of Imperial Tutor?"
Roderick laughed coldly and withdrew his hand from Alice's embrace. He glanced at the king with disdain and mocked, "Your Majesty, you're old and about to die. That's why your country and your woman now belong to me. Consider this the interest I've paid for my years of loyalty to you."
The king was so furious that his whole body trembled at Roderick's mocking laughter. He spat out another mouthful of blood, glaring at Roderick in rage but unable to speak.
"How unsightly, Your Majesty. You're useless now, so please die!"
A fierce look flashed in Roderick's eyes. He waved his hand and struck the king's forehead, shattering the top of his head.
King Balak, once all-powerful, died just like that, filled with resentment and hatred!
"Hahaha, that old bastard is finally dead. Alice, Balak, belongs to us now!" Roderick kissed the beautiful woman in his arms, laughing excitedly.
"Where's that b*tch, Ilya? I'm still a little worried. Are you sure you killed her?"
Alice frowned and stopped Roderick's wandering hand. She asked with concern about Ilya's situation.
Over the years, to fully control the ancient kingdom, Alice and Roderick had secretly killed King Balak's dozen or so children. However, the illegitimate child Ilya, wandering among the common people, was the only one who escaped.
Though of lowly status, Ilya still possessed the royal bloodline and was the only surviving descendant of King Balak. Therefore, Alice was worried that some unforeseen event might affect their control of the kingdom.
"Don't worry!"
A confident smile appeared on Roderick's face.
"To avoid capture, that little b*tch disguised himself as a woman. He wore a skirt and entered the royal city. Unfortunately for him, he was captured by my men the moment he arrived. He is now imprisoned in the underground prison. I've already instructed the jailers. By now, Ilya's corpse probably can't even be found. He's deader than dead."
Hearing this, Queen Alice finally breathed a sigh of relief. A satisfied smile appeared on her delicate face.
Upon admiring Alice's perfect body, Roderick felt a rising flame in his eyes. He gave a low growl and pushed the noble queen to the ground.
"Oh! Darling, do you want to do it here?"
Alice let out a surprised cry but didn't resist.
"Of course, little darling. I can't hold back anymore."
Roderick gave a wicked smile. His hands quickly moved, stripping Alice of her luxurious dresses until she lay bare, her enchanting body a temptation beyond words.
"I'm coming!"
Just as Roderick was about to begin, an urgent voice suddenly came from outside.
"Not good. Someone is attacking the royal palace!"
"Pfff …"
Roderick almost vomited blood. It was as if a basin of cold water had been poured over him, instantly extinguishing all his interest and passion.
With a dark expression, he was forced to abandon the beautiful woman beneath him. He hurriedly pulled up his pants and stormed out of the room, suppressing his anger.
"Damn it, which reckless bastard ruined my mood? I'll skin him alive and tear his bones apart!"
"Reporting to the Imperial Tutor. Someone is attacking the royal palace. They've killed countless guards and are about to reach the Purple Sun Palace!" the guard reported.
"What?!"
Roderick was surprised. The Purple Sun Palace was in the center of the royal palace and had always been the main hall for court meetings and government affairs. He expected these intruders to only bypass some of the defenses and reach the Purple Sun Palace. They must not be ordinary enemies.
"How many people are attacking the royal palace?!"
At this time, Queen Alice, now dressed and fuming angrily, asked the guard.
"Reporting to the Queen. There are a total of … three people!"
"How is that possible? Only three people?!"
Hearing this, Roderick and Alice exchanged worried glances. How could just three people dare to break into the royal palace? Where did these audacious intruders come from?