Chapter 162: 162 Speculation

Chapter 162: Conjectures

The events that transpired within the colosseum of Wushan City swept through the entire realm like a raging tempest. Upon hearing the news, the nobility without exception found themselves utterly shaken.

Princess Blanche had only arrived at Wushan Castle this very morning, yet by the afternoon, she had already faced an assassination attempt within the fighting pits.

Furthermore, judging by the execution of the entire plot, the orchestrators had clearly made meticulous arrangements well in advance.

If nothing else, procuring an assassin who could embed himself beforehand as Mondo the gladiator was not a feat achieved on short notice.

Aside from this alarming affair, another revelation caught every noble completely off guard—the true strength of Ronin.

This eldest grandson of Wushan Castle, stripped of his birthright by Rulance, had transformed into a hero during the attempt on the princess's life; he had not only repelled the assassin but had also laid bare his might to the wider world.

"This is impossible!"

Within a certain suite inside Wushan Castle, Baron Rayson’s countenance shifted violently the moment the news reached his ears.

Had the world claimed Ronin was an intermediate knight, he might have barely forced himself to accept it, but

It could well be the influence of the Kingdom of Tricia, or certain powerful families, high nobles, even members of the royal house within the Kingdom of Audun.

Could it not also be the Count of Jesús—who arrived uninvited and now vents his fury upon the Castle of Wushan?

Clearly, it could.

How could the Moonlight Valley possibly satisfy the appetite of a royal count?

He ought to possess far vaster lands and populations, to rise as a duke equal to Fehrens.

“Knock, knock, knock!”

Tom pounded on the door. “My lord, Princess Blanchette wishes to see you.”

(End of Chapter)