Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 879 The Road to the Throne That Is About to Begin
Anise knew that her path had long been locked in an evil land of no return through repeated killings and betrayals.

Only in places like the secret tower did she feel like she was still human.

After all, the people here are more worthy of being cleaned up than she is.

She wouldn't harm someone for no reason, unless the other person is in her way.

Anise turned to look in the direction her daughter had left, a cold smile playing on her lips.

The worst thing in life is to be delusional.

She actually raised such an ungrateful child.

Mingming... never mind, with so many children, it's inevitable that one of them will be disloyal, unfilial, and inhuman.

However, because of the circumstances at the time, she had to take care of this child the most, so she inevitably felt somewhat discouraged.

Perhaps, as those who have been through it say, the Gezar bloodline does indeed purify the children, making their special bloodline purer.

Her daughter has such a strong paternal bloodline that she naturally feels close to the people from that side.

Forget it, it was just a transaction to begin with.

There's no need for so many feelings.

The child she truly cared about was already in the safest place.

Anise looked up at the doorway again... It was yet another similar situation.

Lowering her head and raising her hand, Anise looked at the faint traces of blood on her fingertips, biting her lower lip and revealing a fierce smile.

However, it's just one more time to wreak havoc before the originally planned ending.

Pat gave her an even more compelling reason this time.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be very motivated to fight with those idiots for power she'd never use in the future.

During this period, she has focused most of her energy on acquiring resources.

Anise was different from those church leaders who were used to robbery; she knew very well that she could not get rich by just robbing others.

Doesn't it cost money to hire thugs?

Moreover, while making money without any initial investment can indeed be very profitable, it only results in raising a pack of hyenas.

Those things either rely on their numbers to steal prey from solitary predators, or they can only eat the leftovers of lion prides; they've long forgotten the hunting methods of dog packs.

If the owner is not fed and shows signs of weakness, they will immediately suffer a backlash.

Even when their master was still very powerful, there were always greedy dogs in the hyena pack who wanted to kill their master and take over.

After all, those who merely give orders to plunder and allocate resources to them based on the loot they've seized... don't earn much respect.

Once someone feels they have the power, they will naturally want to take over.

Ha~ How could something raised on the blood of living people not want to taste what its master's blood tastes like?
Once the evil faction goes down this path, it will inevitably perish sooner or later.

Compared to the invincible strong in the normal world, here it should be called the strong annihilating all.

However, a strong person who cannot wield a knife must feed the dogs they raised with their own flesh and blood.

Anise wasn't afraid of that; she always kept a final trump card to use in order to get rid of herself.

But she wouldn't choose that path if she had the option.

Therefore, she mainly focuses on the business model.

It's just that it might not be that serious.

Money and the distribution of spoils are exactly what the evil faction needs most.

It's just that those who lack the ability can't keep this line of work.

Anise paid such a heavy price, even sacrificing her own flesh and blood, before she finally gained a foothold.

Of course, this was also thanks to the help of the Gezhar girls.

They have connections everywhere, which means no one will go all out to help them, but at least they will be more secure in their position until they become a threat to all other forces.

Even the most bitter rivals need a way to communicate.

The support of the Gezhar girls allowed her to secure her place in the very center of this circular diagram with its many openings.

Secret covetousness is certainly inevitable.

There are always people who think they are incredibly smart and can secretly control the so-called absolutely neutral camp.

Huh~
Anise was certain that if she were to be tricked by her own daughter into becoming a puppet on the other side, her fate would be a swift and devastating demise.

She's playing a dangerous game in front of everyone.

In fact, those onlookers all knew what she wanted to do, but to expose and stop her would inevitably come at a price, and they might even face ridicule and pursuit from other onlookers.

Naturally, no one wants to be the first fool to make a move.

boom!
The bloodstains on her fingertips finally turned into a raging fire in her uncontrollable rage, like the volcano in her heart that would never be extinguished.

Anise stretched out her hand, and streaks of shadow, like snake marks, surged wildly from her fingertips, twisting and leaping into the void amidst the dark red flames.

After doing all this, she leaned back on the sofa again, as soft as a boneless tree, and fell into a deep sleep with her eyes closed.

However, tears that seemed to glow like red flames appeared faintly in the corners of her eyes, but quickly vanished into nothingness in the scorching air.
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time flies.

Leon, standing in the enormous fountain-filled bathroom of the King's bedroom, looked up at the sky, which was faintly glowing white.

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming again.

The scepter of the King of the North is finally about to be formally handed over to him. Unfortunately, his enthronement ceremony may be a little too grand.

The celebratory fireworks will soon be ignited by magic and swords.

And the red carpet he is about to step onto... will surely be more vibrant in color than blood.

“Leon…” Yuri’s voice rang out from outside the door, “It’s time.”

Leon turned around and walked out of the bathroom step by step.

Outside the bathroom, two rows of boys stood holding trays.

Milian and Seven stood at the front, each holding a towel.

As children raised by Leon, they became the ceremonial officers for this purification ceremony.

Generally, this kind of work is done by the next generation after the successor to the throne.

This represents His Majesty the King's trust in and commitment to the Royal Family.

After all, the king was in the most dangerous situation at this time.

But Leon had no such intention at all.

The royal family had no way to deal with him.

Although Leon did not pursue those past events, the past could not be erased. In addition, because he was singled out by Travis and made his own, he had no direct relatives on the surface.

They may have the bloodline, but unfortunately, no matter how much those people covet it, they will never step forward.

They're trying to avoid it as much as possible!
Not everyone has the iron head of Leon's mother.

But Leon didn't go too far. Among the people carrying the plates were several royal youths who hadn't spoken out about his past actions.

However, they were separated one by one by the young knights of the Tiger's Blade.

If any other king had done this, the royal family would probably have just seen such precautions as an insult. Even Travis, back then, only replaced one of the protocol officers with one of his subordinates.

The people carrying the plates were also a group of royal family members and a group of noble children.

But if it were Leon... no one would have anything to say.

Although they tried to say something to His Majesty Travis, who had just returned to the palace, they were refused entry even though the royal palace was given away. His Majesty, who had gone to live in the Dragon's Nest, was not allowed to see anyone, including his most trusted treasurer, who was turned away.

However, they weren't actually that persistent, after all, they all knew that today was bound to be turbulent.

Those around His Majesty the King are either members of the royal family or heirs of noble families; it is simply impossible to gamble with the second son.

The nobles are reluctant to risk the successors they have painstakingly cultivated.

A royal youth couldn't help but slightly raise his eyes to take a look.

The reason their family wasn't involved in that trial was entirely because... none of them had much ambition and preferred living on a farm in the suburbs.

With their lifestyle, they practically never run out of royal allowances!
His Majesty the King even provided the resources for the knights' advancement!
Isn't it better to live a comfortable and carefree life?
Perhaps because their family was too unambitious, those who caused trouble within the royal family often overlooked them.

They probably learned about that trial later than some of the great nobles.

Unexpectedly, it was their lazy and undisciplined family that was directly named this time.

My family just didn't want to get involved in those messy things.

Leon, the rightful heir to the throne, would naturally obey His Majesty the King's summons.

This is a duty of a member of the royal family.

Besides, only a fool wouldn't take a legitimate benefit when there's one to be had!

They're just lazy, not stupid.

But people who are used to being undisciplined will naturally not be as honest as others.

Even though their etiquette teachers have repeatedly warned them not to look up.

The 16-year-old boy still couldn't resist.

Then he discovered a secret.

Although the two etiquette officers were trying to dry His Majesty's body with long towels, His Majesty's body became dry in an instant.

That Seven is using magic.

The young boy blinked and lowered his head, his mind filled with the teacher's earnest admonitions... Your Majesty, it seems you never intended to obey from the very beginning!
Yuri, standing in the starting position, ignored both Seven's subtle actions and the boys' quiet movements.

This is where the king's uncles should have stood.

To maintain a solemn atmosphere as the eldest member of the royal family and ensure the king's dignity.

But this is not what Leon likes.

Knowing this, Yuri would only choose an environment that would make Leon comfortable.

Yuri's eyes shone as he watched Leon happily put on his silk shirt and then gradually don the king's robes.

The boy carrying the empty tray lowered his head and left the room one by one from the side. Seven and Milian walked to the front and opened the two doors completely.

Yuri stood behind Leon, deftly combing his hair with an ivory comb and carefully placing the prince's crown on the tray floating beside him.

This final step, which should have been lifted by the starter and put on by Leon's own brother, became Yuri's job alone.

Leon was most insistent on taking this step.

He didn't think anyone in the world could be closer to him than Yuri.

(End of this chapter)