Knights and Magic Wand
Chapter 652: 305 Sun Holy Sword

Chapter 652: Chapter 305 Sun Holy Sword

The performance of the instrument satisfied Lydwen III. He knew that Leon would not deceive him with meaningless magical effects. Its efficacy was crucial to whether the Orland Royal Family’s magical institution could be established and maintained. If it were a fake, it would only deceive for a moment, not a lifetime.

Moreover, whether the item is useful and whether competitors pose a threat, the subsequent reactions of the Northern Wizards can also be verified. This is the charm of balance.

Letting the Royal Palace Attendant take away the testing instrument, Leon did not feel distressed. This thing was originally made with alchemy materials and funds provided by the Royal Family. This visit was also a tribute to Lydwen, serving as a report on the initial results of a project for the Royal Family. When the next batch of materials arrives, Avalon can produce more.

Besides, the instrument in the Royal Palace can be used just as well. Having one in Oran means that whether it’s Kovis or himself searching for apprentices, the trouble of bringing it back and forth is saved.

Returning to the ranks of the nobles, he came to the team of Thorny Flower Nobles, and the grand meeting in the Throne Hall continued.

Taking advantage of the knight tournament festival in the capital, the great lords from all over Orland had gathered more comprehensively than usual.

The great lords respectfully reported to the King on the conditions of their territories. The specifics were secondary since truly important matters were not decided at these grand meetings. The meetings were more about form and pomp, and what Lydwen wanted was for the great lords to show their allegiance to him, the monarch, in public, one after another.

Lydwen intended to use this opportunity to gather the nobility in the Royal Court to deepen his royal authority.

However, Leon noticed that at the forefront of the courtier ranks closest to the throne, there was only Duke Vister. There wasn’t a second noble dressed in a duke’s attire present.

A slight search revealed that even Marquis Orad, who nearly lost his life in the Desire Demon Domain, had not come. As for his father, Duke Osdor of Loman, the leader of the Eastern Nobles, he wasn’t present either.

Leon was secretly puzzled. Nominally, Lydwen had already brought most of Magya, Voslaylia, and arguably even Ustato under the Orland Kingdom’s rule

It’s not wrong to say that he had seized half of the vulnerable Kantadar Kingdom at its zenith.

So Duke Osdor of Loman, to disregard Lydwen III like this? Not even sending his son to show face?

The grand meeting continued, and Leon took the chance to silently understand the general state of each area in the kingdom.

There was no threat from the North, as usual, nothing happening, and the threat of the Nosnia pirates along the western coast was lighter than in previous years.

The representatives from the eastern border districts clarified that Duke Loman repelled the barbarian army last year and is currently recuperating. The barbarians outside of Hectorwa still have a covetous gaze, and Marquis Orad is now acting as lord, truly unable to leave to attend the capital’s festival.

A similar situation applied to many border lords in the Loman Territory. The excuse was impeccable, but whether Lydwen would buy it, only he knew.

As for the South, the part everyone in the kingdom was most concerned with, after the Orland and Kantadar western “Vellozal Territory” noble alliance agreed to a ceasefire, only a small number of troops were stationed across the river in southern Magya, maintaining a standoff. Trade routes seemed to have reopened this year, and it was heard that quite a number of knights from Vellozal came to participate in Oran’s tournament.

This was not surprising, and even in times of war, going to enemy nations to participate in tournaments was normal. The host would adhere to millennia-old traditions to ensure the safety of enemy knights during the tournament. However, the number of knights from Vellozal was unexpectedly high…

As time passed, the grand meeting finally concluded, and Leon, following the crowd, exited the throne hall one by one.

Returning to the corridor, Leon did not depart with the dukes and ministers. Instead, he approached Ines, who had slowed her pace.

In the hall earlier, he had indicated through his eyes that he had something to discuss, and the young princess had obviously understood his signals.

Trailing Ines and Sir Agatha out of the main hall and into the courtyard outside a side chamber, Leon saw her stop and turn to face him.

“It’s only been a few days. Do you miss me already, Mr. Leon?” Ines teased with a smile, lightly fanning herself with a folding fan.

Leon smiled wryly, saying, “Your Highness, I have serious matters to discuss.”

“Is that so? I thought you intentionally didn’t bring Lady Olivia along~” Ines feigned a sigh while waving her fan.

Kovis, following behind, kept his eyes to his nose, pretending not to hear.

Filipo and Corinth were secretly alarmed… could the rumors really not be groundless?

Leon shook his head, his expression becoming serious as he said, “Your Highness, please, no more jokes. I have an urgent matter to discuss with you privately… Is there someplace convenient to talk, or shall we arrange to meet outside the palace?”

Ines lightly laughed, putting away her teasing nature, and closed her fan to reply.

A hearty laugh boomed from someone in the corridor beside the group: “Oh? What urgent matter do you have with my sister?”

Leon looked over, seeing a man in a buttoned, grand outfit who had stood by Ines during the court meeting, approach.

The man was about as tall as Leon, his build quite robust, with a head of distinctive golden hair and a pair of emerald eyes.

Even without considering the specifications and decor of his courtly attire, Leon could tell this must be the rumored Crown Prince, Ines’s older brother.