Hearing that he could exchange the True jade stone in the system, Lori was surprised. He didn't expect that you can exchange items in the system. "System, you said I can exchange this thing for an ability. I never thought that there is such a function in your system"
Ding! Host, you can exchange items in the system. However, the item must be quite special or has some value in it. If it is just any ordinary items, the system will not exchange it!
Lori understands what the system means. He can't just casually exchange items. He then thought, "If I really exchange this right now, father won't be able to explain it to the other party. Even if I wanted to take this, it should not happen in the territory of our kingdom. Or else the reputation of the kingdom will be affected'
Lori returns the stone inside the jade box and left it inside the treasury before going out.
Inside Princess Jean's room, Elder Red has a bright expression on his face. The alliance that the princess mention to King Lucas was just nonsense. Their primary goal was the True Jade Stone that they have in them. When they got their hands at the stone, who cares about a simple verbal agreement. When the king of Molon Kingdom successfully breakthrough using the stone, they can easily overpower this Silverwing Kingdom.
At that time, the Silverwing Kingdom will be gone and become a part of their Molon Kingdom.
"Princess, I didn't expect that that dumb king would easily agree with us. He is simply not suited to be a king" Elder Red said with his tone full of mockery. With just a few lies, they could easily get what they want.
The princess also nodded at his words, however, there is something bothering her mind. Although the king agrees to her words. It seems too good to be true. She felt that the king is planning something. However, she didn't know what it is.
'It doesn't matter since we achieve what we came for. There is no need to worry about it' she put aside the thought and just waits for the item to be delivered to them.
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A few days later, the news of King Lucas passing the throne to his son spread in the whole kingdom. At the same time, the queen who was imprisoned was executed in public a few days ago.
The queen who was drained of strength was hanged in the public wearing only rag clothes. The crimes she and her family committed was declared at the people. They didn't expect that the king would scheme against her own husband and even plan to kill him by poison. Luckily, he was saved by the father of concubine Selena. If not, the king would really die at that time.
Her execution, although some were sympathetic towards her. Many were enrage of her actions, especially those who were living in the capital. Those past days were simply tortured for them.
In Royal Palace, everyone was preparing for Lori's ascension to the throne that will happen in two days. The servants were busy decorating the whole palace carrying various things.
Princess Jean and her escorts were still staying in the palace. They were invited to attend the ceremony that will happen. This irritates Elder Red as he didn't want to stay in the capital any longer.
Crocodile was sent by Lori in the Mountain Cloud City to take the others and prepare the headquarters of the Baroque Works to be in the capital. As for the barracks in the mountain, it was left there as Lori couldn't move it away. This will also be good as it will remain secret from other people. The only downside is that he needed to go there if he wants to summon a soldier.
Right now, Lori was lying comfortably in the courtyard of the palace. The relaxing feeling of just staying like this is what he really wants. Sitting on his left side was the little girl Mia. She was eating fresh fruits that were given to her by Selena.
From time to time, the little girl would glance at Lori and mimic what he was doing.
All of Lori's summon was busy. Each of them was assigned by Lori in something.
Well, except for Katakuri. He has his own room filled with foods that he likes and he rarely comes out. Everyone was forbidden in entering his room aside from Lori and Mia.
When Mia entered Katakuri's room when she comes out, she would be carrying sweet foods with her. There will always be a smile on her little face as she bites those sweet things.
"Young Prince, the king wants to see you in his study" a young maid approach Lori and said. She was a new servant in the castle and her job was to serve Lori. She was delighted hearing that she would serve the future king. But Lori didn't want anyone always following him, so he assigns her in serving Mia. Although she felt sad that Lori didn't want her, she still does her job. Also, the one she was serving is the 'adopted' daughter of Lori. There is nothing wrong with it.
Lori didn't know why his father wanted to see him. He thought that it should be about the ceremony and said, "Alright"
He then turns to Mia who was blinking to him and said while touching her head, "Mia I will go see father first. You stay here and if you need anything, just tell it to the servants"
"Okay, Mia listens to father" although reluctant, Mia thought that she should be a good and obedient little girl. And a good girl like her will listen to her father.
Knock!
Knock!
"Come in"
Hearing his father's voice, Lori went inside the room. "Father you called me?"
"Sit down first," his father said seriously.
Lori sat down facing his father. He found that his father was acting weird this time. So he asked, "Father, is there any problem? Why are you acting this way?"
His father stares at him and sighs helplessly. He has a somber expression on his face and said, "Son, do you remember when you had your fifth birthday. A man with his daughter came to the celebration and you spent time with that little girl"
Lori thought for a moment and remembers that day. Although it is over a decade now, he still has an image in his mind about that little girl.
Even though they were still young, Lori was amazed by the beautiful appearance of that little girl. He guesses that when she grew up, she would break the hearts of many men because of her beauty. Her beauty could even match the beauty of his elder sister. The only thing is that that little girl has a cold personality.
She never really talk to other kids. And her eyes seem to always be covered in a layer of frost. That's why even though she was very beautiful, Lori didn't care about her.
"Yes father I remember," Lori said. "Why are you asking this father?"
Again, Lucas sighs and shakes his head, "Then I will not hide to you anymore. That little girl is your fiancee and your future wife. Her father sends a message telling that they will arrive here. I didn't send any message to them about what happened here. I guess they were here for something else. And from how my friend describes it in the letter, it is not good for us"
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