Knights and Magic Wand
Chapter 733: 343 s SSR

Chapter 733: 343 chapters SSR

Teams of heavily armored Forbidden Guards raised torches and moved through every corner of the Royal Palace, their shin armor and steel boots striking the floor with a sound like a swarming beehive.

Awaking to find that every single sentinel, both obvious and hidden, had been collectively compromised in the heavily guarded Royal Palace, every Forbidden Guard climbing from the ground was deeply shocked and angry over their dereliction of duty.

Under the leadership of their commanders, the guards rushed frantically towards the main palace complex, fearing for the safety of the Royal Family and the King in the sleeping quarters.

Fortunately, orders soon came from the Crown Prince and the Forbidden Army commander, suggesting that the situation was not yet out of control.

Seeing a figure rapidly approaching in the dark holding a peculiar long spear, the Forbidden Guard Knight immediately drew his sword, ordering the person to halt.

“No need to panic, it’s me.” Ines called out in a calm voice.

Leon halted his steps and set down the girl cradled in his arm.

“Princess!”

The torchlight illuminated the Third Princess’s face, and the Forbidden Guards quickly relaxed, simultaneously bowing in respect.

Ines wasted no time and stepped forward: “Please send a few knights to the Hunting Garden in the East Courtyard to find my guard, Sir Agatha. She might still be there, and you must ensure her safety and bring her back.”

The Imperial Guard Captain promptly agreed, immediately summoning three Royal Knights to head to the area the Princess mentioned.

Seeing this, Ines continued to order: “Those attempting to invade the Royal Palace with ill intentions are from the Warlock Society. The traitor Wizard Met colluded with Wisemar, using magic to wreak havoc within the Royal Palace. Met has already been slain by Baron Leon, who came to protect me. Another magician is fleeing, so quickly send word to the guards inside and outside the Royal Palace to apprehend those Northern Magicians at the Royal City Post House. And…is my father, the King, still well?”

“The Crown Prince and Lord Marcus have already gone to the main hall to protect His Majesty. We are following orders to capture the intruders, but we are not yet aware of His Majesty’s safety,” the Imperial Guard Captain replied worriedly.

Ines nodded and firmly instructed, “Then take me to see my father now.”

Saying this, she turned around: “Leon, I have the protection of the Forbidden Guards. Go after that magician quickly.”

Before Leon could move, the Imperial Guard Captain, hesitating, hurriedly spoke to Ines: “Your Highness, the commander has ordered a lockdown of the Royal Palace. Tonight, except for the Forbidden Guards, no one is allowed to act independently within the Royal Palace. All nobles are to be taken to the Twilight Hall to wait until dawn…Baron Avalon, he…”

Upon hearing this, Ines’s expression turned slightly cold: “If it weren’t for Baron Leon’s rescue, I would already be a corpse. One of the culprits was killed by him personally, and the body is still in the Holy Sword Courtyard. He fulfilled your duties by saving me, yet can’t you let him be free of suspicion? Or do you think even I am plotting some disorder tonight?”

Faced with the Princess’s challenge, the Forbidden Guards dropped their heads, but despite their shame, the Imperial Guard Captain insisted: “I will apologize to you and Mr. Leon after everything is resolved, but for now, the situation is special, and the Commander and Crown Prince have issued clear orders that we cannot defy.”

Ines was displeased, but as the King’s daughter, she really had no authority to command the Forbidden Army, who were loyal to the King, to follow her orders.

Leon raised his hand, gesturing to Ines: “Let it be. Even I may not be able to catch up alone. Don’t make it difficult for them. With so many Forbidden Guards in the Royal City, the task of capturing falls to them, which could be compensation for failing to protect the Royal Palace.”

The Imperial Guard Captain looked at him, feeling grateful for his understanding. With such chaos, except for the team that immediately went to protect the King, the Forbidden Guards needed to control everyone within the Royal Palace, including the nobles and lords staying there, a task that certainly offended many.

Leon didn’t mind much, seeing the strict lockdown as necessary, and was more concerned about the safety of Kovis, Lokhak, and others than pursuing Wisemar invading the Royal Palace.

However, since everyone in the Royal Palace was now awake, those sleeping in the other quarters should be fine, and they should soon meet at the Twilight Hall.

Ines sighed and turned to the Forbidden Guards: “Alright, but since my guard hasn’t returned, Mr. Leon must stay with me, which should not violate Lord Marcus’s orders.”

The Imperial Guard Captain did not persist against this, after all, the person had indeed saved the Princess… As for why Baron Avalon was by Ines’s side rescuing her when everyone else was unconscious in the dead of night, having heard certain rumors, it didn’t seem very strange to him.

Under the guards’ protection, Ines quickly proceeded to the main hall area to see the King. Arriving at the brightly lit hall, the newly awakened royal guards had sealed off Lydwen III’s residence, allowing no gaps.

As they reached the inner court, a Dusk Blood Guard in a red armored cape came forward to block their way.

“Princess Ines, His Majesty has decreed that tonight, except for the Crown Prince and Lord Marcus, no one is allowed to enter the inner hall.”

Ines couldn’t help but furrow her fine brows.

“Even I am not allowed? I have information about tonight’s unrest that I need to present to my father personally.”

“Your Highness can inform us, and we will convey it to His Majesty,” the Dusk Blood Guard replied respectfully, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to duty.

This unwavering stance stirred a thread of anxiety in Ines’s heart.

“…Then I will personally speak when my father summons me.”

The young woman glanced at the tightly closed doors of the royal residence. Since both her father and her brother Eric seemed safe, she turned to inquire about the safety of another brother, remembering that an assassin had once lurked near him.