章 440: Strife of Princes (Part 1)

Now, even if Elia were the most harebrained man on the globe, and he wasn't, the mastermind behind this insurrection was obvious. Bitterness and ire welled up within his heart which failed to process the betrayal and his face twisted into an iconic picture of righteous outrage.

"What is the meaning of this? Ube, are you out of your mind? What do you possibly hope to accomplish by harming us?!"

Elia snarled, but his words failed to trigger any change in Ube's implacable smile.

"Destroy one and frame the other, of course. You know, good old imperial family politics. Past today, Elia will be known as the ruthless prince that ruined his eldest brothers' Devil Heart and cultivation path, while Helmut will be, well, let's not state the obvious.

No hard feelings."

Ube replied with a perceptible hint of glee while the four eunuch servants lined up by his side. In a rapid Elia's outrage turned into confusion.