Many of the royals and ministers were left in stunned disbelief. In the past, Allardland had always named a crown prince, but it was understood as a preparatory step for the future reign of the king. Never before had the crown prince wielded such immense power from the outset.

Whispers spread among the onlookers, with some wondering if Bernard wasn’t afraid that his own son might amass an army, rebel, and seize the throne for himself.

In that moment, even Cedric stood in stunned silence. He couldn’t comprehend why his father had suddenly granted him such immense authority. Declaring him the crown prince seemed like the natural next step-after all, he was Bernard’s only son, and Allardland was destined to be his. Yet, for reasons unknown, Bernard had hastily transferred such power to him.

As an outsider, Jared was largely indifferent to the events unfolding around him. He was simply enjoying Bernard’s hospitality, knowing that in a few days, he would be leaving for the Divine Smithing Sect. It had been some time since he had heard from Zelda, and he could no longer sense her presence. He planned to take the Dragonslayer Sword to the sect, hoping they could refurbish it thoroughly. Ideally, he wanted them to restore Zelda to her former self.

Meanwhile, far away in the remote border town

of Howler City, Denzel stood by the window, his gaze directed toward the distant palace grounds. Dressed in a pale yellow robe, he had spent many years in this quiet, isolated town, yet there was no masking the noble air that still surrounded him.

draped in a worn priest’s robe. Holding prayer beads in his left hand, he had his eyes half-closed, his lips moving in a quiet chant. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and, in a calm but certain

armor, rushed in and exclaimed,

the priest to follow as he

the Demon Seal Alliance. As Denzel entered, Gatlin

Denzel responded, taken aback and

you reside.

narrowed. “So, you came here to drive a wedge between my father and

you wouldn’t do such a thing. If you were truly loyal to your father, why would you secretly train death warriors? If I’m not mistaken, you likely have hundreds of them at your command, with quite a few Ultimate

expression tinged with concern as he asked,

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