Chapter 810: Lyon's Motives
Chapter 810: Lyon's Motives
"What did you say?"
After hearing the report from the High Witch Court Captain, the Shaman Society President's mind went blank for a moment, and he exclaimed in disbelief:
"You captured the prince?!"
"It wasn't exactly a capture, more like an invitation... Although our methods might have been a bit rough at first, once we realized who the prince was, we treated him with the utmost courtesy..."
The captain's face turned sheepish as he explained, and seeing the president's eyebrows knit together, he quickly added:
"Sir, this was all a misunderstanding. My men were following Princess Catherine's orders to search for the underground sect's hideout, the Yarnball Sect, which was plotting to assassinate His Majesty the Grand Sorcerer.
But not only did the prince and his maid happen to be at the target location, they couldn't provide a reasonable explanation for their presence. We also found the Yarnball Sect's member list at the hideout, so my men brought them back as well."
"..."
You just happened to bring them along, and I almost lost my life over it!
After hearing the captain's explanation, the president's face remained dark and intimidating.
Capturing a foreign envoy was no small matter, and if left unaddressed, it could easily escalate into a serious diplomatic incident, or even a war! Fortunately, Prince Joshua's maternal clan had familial ties with the Shaman Society, and the two nations were allies, making a major fallout unlikely. Otherwise, if they had captured an important figure from an enemy kingdom, not only would this foolish captain be in trouble, but I might have been forced to step down as well!
Unable to contain his anger, the president glared at the captain before demanding an explanation:
"Where is the prince now? Where have you taken him? Don't tell me you've locked him up!"
"No, no!"
The captain quickly shook his head and replied, "Before we even reached the prison, my men had confirmed the prince's identity and escorted them to the reception room to rest. Aside from not allowing them to leave, there was no disrespectful behavior."
You've still locked them up!
At this point, the president couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain. He was about to curse out loud when he remembered Princess Catherine's direct order, bypassing the Joint Council of the Seventeen Great Sects and using her privilege to issue a death order.
This situation was different from the past. The Yarnball Sect was suspected of plotting to assassinate His Majesty the Grand Sorcerer, and it was said that they had almost succeeded. This was why Princess Catherine had flown into a rage and issued the death order, bypassing the Joint Council and demanding the capture of all involved, regardless of the cost.
Although his subordinates lacked intelligence, they weren't completely unaware of the gravity of the situation. The reason they dared to bring the prince back was likely because they had found crucial evidence, so...
"Are you sure the list is genuine?"
"Absolutely certain!"
Seeing that the president didn't lash out and even seemed to calm down, the High Witch Court Captain secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing he had passed this test. He continued eagerly:
"Although it might not be the complete list, I had my men compare the photos from the raid with known members of the Yarnball Sect, and the match was very high.
As for the remaining members, they've been dispatched to capture them. With this new list and the information extracted from those already captured, we estimate that within a week, we can wipe out the entire Yarnball Sect!"
A week...
After listening to his subordinate, the president fell silent for a moment before raising three fingers and saying sternly, "Three days! I can buy you three days. If you can capture the key members of the Yarnball Sect within three days, I'll take care of this matter. You can directly arrest everyone, except for the presidents of the Seventeen Great Sects, as long as you have evidence in hand!"
At this point, he hesitated slightly before lowering his voice, "Including the visiting prince, if he's truly connected to the Yarnball Sect, you can use relatively gentle interrogation methods without leaving obvious external injuries."
"Huh?"
"Princess Kathleen's suggestion is that if there was only one Yarn Ball Sect, they wouldn't have the capability to plot the assassination of His Majesty the Grand Sorcerer. There might be other masterminds behind this!"
The captain of the guard couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise. The Shaman Society's leader narrowed his eyes and said, "Although we don't have concrete evidence yet, based on the Lionheart Prince's style, he is very likely the one behind the Yarn Ball Sect. He might even be the mastermind of the assassination attempt on the Grand Sorcerer!"
The Lionheart Prince... could he be the mastermind behind the assassination attempt on the Grand Sorcerer?
"That... can't be right?"
No matter how he thought about it, the captain found this deduction too far-fetched. He hesitantly said, "He looks so young and doesn't seem to have any hidden motives. He doesn't give off the impression of someone capable of such an act, and our two nations are allies. He has no motive to assassinate His Majesty!"
"That's not something I can say for sure."
The Shaman Society's leader shook his head after recalling the information he knew. "You've become the captain of the Grand Sorcerer's Court, but you're not a member of the Joint Council. There's a lot of intelligence you're not privy to... That Lionheart Prince has a lot of issues! According to the news I heard, Queen Veronica is smart and capable, but her younger brother is the more recognized heir. During the struggle for the throne, he was always at a disadvantage."
"However, on the very day the Lionheart Prince was chosen to succeed the dukedom, he publicly proposed to Princess Veronica, offering her significant support. This immediately turned the tables in her favor... and that was just the beginning!"
At this point, the leader of the Shaman Society paused, perhaps recalling the ambitious face of the Evil Prince. He continued with a look of apprehension, "Just a month after Queen Veronica accepted the proposal, the capital erupted in a large-scale uprising. A group of rebels suddenly stormed the palace, throwing the queen into the lake, nearly drowning her. The old king was so frightened that he hastily abdicated and retired.
It is said that Prince Joshua, known for his hot temper, not only didn't resist after that but also became unusually docile. He proactively reported the former queen for colluding with ministers and even cooperated with the Lionheart Prince on diplomatic missions.
After arriving here, he became even more obedient. When the Lionheart Prince publicly called him 'son,' he didn't utter a word of protest, showing no sign of his rumored obstinate and arrogant demeanor. Who do you think is behind this significant change in him?"
(End of Chapter)
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