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Chapter 715: Yecheng? A Young Noble from There?
Chapter 715: Yecheng? A Young Noble from There?
In the grand hall of the royal palace of the Olyana Kingdom, a large gathering of nobles and high-society figures had assembled.
The primary reason for this assembly was the invitation they had received from the Olyana Royal Family.
King Olyana, adorned with a crown, sat solemnly on the throne, appearing frail due to his limited remaining lifespan of just six months. However, his mental state seemed remarkably sound.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
The sound of King Olyana tapping his scepter on the ground drew the attention of the numerous guests in attendance.
Seeing that the King had something to say, the crowd quieted down and stood aside, awaiting his address.
As King Olyana rose to his feet, Princess Roz, who was unusually dressed up for the occasion, quickly stepped forward to support him.
"The primary reason for gathering you all here today is to announce three matters.
First, Minister Dameim, well-known to all of you, is a traitorous minister. His true identity is a member of an evil organization, and his proximity to the royal family was solely to gain control over our Olyana Kingdom.
Fortunately, his plot was foiled, and he has been executed in the Midgar Kingdom."
Upon hearing the King's first announcement, the crowd erupted in surprise.
After all, Minister Dameim had been highly influential in the Olyana Kingdom, and no one could have anticipated such a betrayal.
Hearing the news of Dameim's demise, many nobles who had previously been close to him now felt a sense of trepidation, fearing they might be implicated in the King's reckoning.
However, the aging King was aware that the entire kingdom had already been significantly eroded under Dameim's control.
Even if he wished to take action against them, the royal family's current weakened state made it impossible.
By showing leniency to these individuals, he hoped to reduce the obstacles for Princess Roz's future ascension to the throne.
"The second matter is that I, the King, feel that I am too old to handle state affairs effectively. Therefore, starting today, I intend to abdicate the throne to my daughter, Princess Roz Olyana."
The King's second announcement was equally shocking.
While Princess Roz, as the sole remaining royal bloodline, was a natural choice for the throne, the nobility and ministers of Olyana were taken aback by the King's hasty decision.
They couldn't help but question if Princess Roz, not yet twenty years old, was truly capable of governing the kingdom.
"Princess Roz is still young and may lack maturity in certain aspects. Fortunately, during her studies in the Midgar Kingdom, she found a life partner worthy of her trust.
This brings me to my third announcement: Yecheng Omega is, in my opinion, the most suitable partner for Princess Roz.
As I have not had the opportunity to discuss this marriage with his parents, I cannot grant the marriage directly. Therefore, the primary purpose of today's gathering is to introduce this young man to all of you."
As King Olyana finished speaking, the guests once again erupted into a buzz of discussion.
The King's announcements at this banquet were indeed explosive.
First, he addressed Minister Dameim, a former prominent figure in the kingdom, as a traitor.
Then, he hastily abdicated the throne to Princess Roz, followed by arranging a new marriage for her.
And even more outrageous, Princess Roz... who is the fiancee of the Queen of the Kingdom of Oliana, is actually a knight from the Kingdom of Midgar!
"Your Majesty, let's put aside the fact that you are passing the throne to the young Princess Roz for now.
Isn't it strange that Princess Roz is betrothed to someone named Lord Yecheng Omega?"
"That's right, Your Majesty. Even if Lord Dameim, the original betrothed of Princess Roz, was a traitor, the new betrothed should still be chosen carefully.
He is a knight of Midgar, and once Princess Roz becomes queen, her husband will undoubtedly hold a high position of power in the future."
"We can let the past with Lord Dameim go, but who is this Lord Yecheng Omega?
A mere unknown commoner with no achievements, no reputation, and not even a hint of artistic talent. What qualifications does he have to marry Princess Roz?
Our Kingdom of Oliana has so many young talents. Why would Princess Roz lower herself to choose a minor noble from Midgar as her betrothed?"
Seeing the agitated crowd, King Oliana was a bit dumbfounded. He had originally thought that among the announcements he made, the biggest obstacle would be Princess Roz inheriting the throne.
But to his surprise, these nobles were more concerned about Princess Roz's betrothal than her succession to the throne.
However, if he thought about it carefully, King Oliana instantly understood.
While the nobles of Oliana found it sudden, they were not entirely shocked by Princess Roz inheriting the throne.
Since the royal bloodline of Oliana now only consisted of Princess Roz, it was almost certain that she would become the queen, just a matter of time.
Once Princess Roz became queen, the value of her betrothed would be entirely different.
Not to mention, the husband of the queen would hold a position second only to the queen herself in the kingdom.
With Princess Roz's figure and appearance, how many would vie for her hand in marriage? They couldn't compete with Lord Dameim when he was at the peak of his power, so it made no sense that they couldn't even compete with a minor noble from Midgar.
This was a golden opportunity to gain both beauty and power, how could a minor knight from Midgar compare to the local nobles?
Princess Roz, with a look of annoyance, was about to speak up for Yecheng when a melodious piano melody suddenly echoed from behind the crowd.
As nobles of the "Land of the Arts," everyone present could clearly discern that the pianist possessed exceptional skill, and for a moment, their attention was captivated by the enchanting piano music.
When they turned to look at the piano, they saw a young man with black hair playing.
Despite his youthful appearance, his playing technique was remarkably polished, and the piece he performed was one none of them had ever heard before.
As the piece concluded, the black-haired youth rose from the floor-to-ceiling window, and the audience finally realized the beauty of the music they had just heard, responding with enthusiastic applause.
"An unequal love, a fairy tale romance between a knight and a princess, this musical chapter is dedicated to the two of you, and may your love story be immortalized."
There was no doubt that the person who spoke with such showboating was Sid.
He had intended to sneak in, but after seeing Epsilon, he managed to secure an apprentice position.
(End of Chapter)
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