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Chapter 602 - 602 142 The Assassination Case_2

602: Chapter 142, The Assassination Case_2 602: Chapter 142, The Assassination Case_2 But the high-order mages took only a few days to complete the task of clearing the sea route.

With the addition of a maritime transport line, the previously strained logistics would soon be fully revived.

One could only wonder what the orc high levels would think.

They carefully selected a group of elites from their forces and, after incurring heavy losses, managed to infiltrate the Alpha Kingdom.

Just as they began to show their power, the humans’ logistical routes changed again.

Earlier inland transport was due to a large accumulation of strategic supplies in the hinterlands.

But those stockpiled supplies had already been largely depleted.

Now the main army’s logistics, the Alpha Kingdom could only provide one-third, the rest came from overseas procurement.

To cut off the supply line, they would have to march south from the north across the Alpha Kingdom and continue to destroy all of the human’s coastal cities.

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“Catch the assassin!”

The shrill voice instantly caused chaos on the scene.

As the central figure, Caesar III was already surrounded and protected by guards.

The sudden group of assassins hadn’t even managed to get close before the hidden guards blocked them.

Facing the constantly rushing guards, the exposed assassins suffered massive casualties in an instant.

In the kitchen after the banquet, the five orc masters who had barely infiltrated were now in a panic.

They hadn’t even taken action yet, so how were they exposed?

“Don’t panic, before the alchemy potion expires, we’re no different from ordinary humans.

Look at the direction the soldiers are heading in, those who have been discovered are not us!”

The leader said to calm himself down.

“Take the opportunity to act.

Since the assassins have been exposed, the enemy will surely conduct a strict investigation.

No matter how well we hide, there are subtle differences between us and normal humans.

As long as the enemy carries out a deep investigation, exposure is only a matter of time.

Even if we escape this search, Caesar III will certainly be on guard.

Trying to approach him again will be difficult!”

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Having personally witnessed an assassination attempt, there was no expression on Caesar III’s face.

He had encountered this for the seventeenth time since he took the throne.

The only difference was that before the previous assassinations were carried out, they were uncovered by the city guard.

It was the first time in his life that he had been so close to assassins.

Unfortunately, while the assassins’ intrusion was discreet, they were exposed at the last moment before the attack.

“Catch them alive!”

As soon as Caesar III’s voice fell, five figures appeared and headed straight for him.

In an instant, the guards standing in front were eliminated.

“Experts!”

Realizing this, Caesar III’s face turned grim.

It was clear that there were two waves of people involved in the assassination.

However, compared to the previous group, the later five assassins’ killings were much more subtle.

They might be inexperienced, but they held great power.

As he saw his remaining guards gradually fall, Caesar III couldn’t help but panic.

“Your Majesty, please step back for a moment.”

As soon as Duke Newfoundland’s words fell, a dagger suddenly appeared on Caesar III’s back.

Surprisingly, the one who attacked was a powerless maid.

Before anyone could react, the successful assassin smiled slightly, then suddenly fell to the ground.

A stream of foul-smelling fresh blood slowly flowed from the corner of her mouth.

In the blink of an eye, everyone was dumbfounded.

No one could have imagined that a maid who had served Caesar III for many years would turn out to be an assassin?

What was supposed to be a well-prepared fishing expedition had unexpectedly caught a highly venomous catfish.

The venom it squirted turned against the fisherman.

“Your Majesty!”

As people were panicking, a Holy Light spell timely fell on Caesar III, temporarily saving his life.

Upon closer inspection, Archbishop Tyron’s face changed drastically.

He said in a panicked voice, “The dagger contained an unknown poison.

Ordinary treatment methods are useless, a Holy Light Forbidden Curse must be used!

Chancellor, quickly summon the high priests from the city.

The rest of you, stay here and prevent anyone from touching His Majesty’s body.”

“Okay!”

Duke Newfoundland immediately nodded in agreement.

After a brief period of shock, everyone soon reacted.

The safety of Caesar III, guarded personally by big shots in the court, was unthinkable to everyone present at this moment.

The Guard Commander, realizing the gravity of the situation, led his team to attack the assassins.

If he did not act now, he would be finished.

The King was in danger under his watch, this responsibility was beyond his capacity to shoulder.

Even if he managed to capture the assassins, that would only marginally lessen his culpability.

“Our mission is accomplished, retreat!”

As soon as the voice fell, not only did the assassins on the field start running, dozens of figures also emerged from the crowd, crazily fleeing outside.

This scene, as it unfolded before the monarchs and ministers, was utterly infuriating.

Such a large number of assassins infiltrated a diplomatic banquet.

It was as if the dignity of the Alpha Kingdom was being trampled upon.

Not only were the monarchs and ministers in a frenzy, but so were the envoys of other countries.

Many were shocked to find out that the assassins had been brought in by themselves.

This was an “assassination attempt”.

If they could not explain themselves clearly, they would carry the suspicion of attempting to assassinate a Monarch – a fatal mistake.

Not only would the Alpha Kingdom not let them off, but their own kings would also vent their anger on them.

The greatest hope now was for Caesar III not to die.

As long as he was alive, it would remain an “assassination attempt” rather than a “regicide”.

Although there’s only a difference of one word, the consequences were starkly different.

Being implicated in an assassination attempt was one’s own misfortune, but if it became a regicide, the entire clan would be implicated.

In this moment of crisis, an elderly man with white hair gritted his teeth and pulled out a small bottle from his bosom, stepping forward and saying:

“Archbishop Tyron, this is the Water of Life.

Do you think it will be useful for His Majesty’s injury?”

Money had to be spent.

Even though this banquet was arranged under the guidance of the Crown Prince, he was the Crown Prince’s right hand man.

If Caesar III could be rescued, he would inevitably face disciplinary action.

But considering he contributed the Water of Life, at least his life could be spared.

“Give it here!”

As he spoke, Archbishop Tyron snatched the small bottle, the strong scent of life hitting him the moment he opened the cap.

After confirming that there were no issues, he immediately poured it into Caesar III’s mouth.

At the same moment, he suddenly pulled out the dagger lodged in Caesar III, quickly casting a spell to stop the bleeding.

“His Majesty’s injury is severe, one drop of the Water of Life is not enough.

If you have any left, contribute it quickly.

The Holy Light Forbidden Curse, although fast in healing, has strong side effects.

We should avoid using it if possible!

Little Caesar, I remember that there are still three drops in the Royal Treasury.

You must fetch them immediately.

If there is any negligence, I’ll flay you alive!”

Archbishop Tyron said sternly.

Crown Prince Caesar, who had been scared out of his wits, quickly responded, “Yes Uncle!

I’ll send someone to get it right away!”

As a member of the Royal Family, he naturally understood Archbishop Tyron’s intention to protect him.

He did not want this assassination attempt to be linked to him.

Deep down, he was speechless.

This banquet was specifically planned as a trap.

All the defensive work was personally inspected by him and implemented only after being approved by Caesar III.

So many assassins were able to sneak in because they had purposely planned it that way.

They had played the part of being careless to lure the assassins.

The underworld had put a huge bounty on them.

Knowing that someone was after his life, Caesar III set up a counterattack instead of waiting to be killed.

Unfortunately, despite their caution, they did not expect the maid who had waited on Caesar III for more than a decade to be an assassin.

A maid who serves the King must not only have a clean background but also hail from a noble family, making it almost impossible for them to be bribed.

It’s too late for regrets now.

The assassins were lured out as planned, but Caesar III was seriously injured, and the label of “incompetent” was added to his Crown Prince title.

Explaining would be pointless.

An error is an error.

The nobles always look at results, the process does not matter to them.

What happens next depends on the investigation results.

From the situation at the scene alone, there were several waves of assassins.

Heaven knows how many unseen hands were behind this.

Even though they relaxed inspection, those who could appear at the banquet had to be nobles, and they had to be well-established ones at that.

So many faux-nobles infiltrated the event; it couldn’t have been possible without the cooperation and cover of domestic powers.

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