Origin Paradise!

A port in the central part of the kingdom.

On a golden battleship, the Grand Duke of Rose stood gazing into the distance.

"The royal family's heritage, huh?"

"The Rose Family, they're amazing."

"Let's wait and see for now."

The Grand Duke of Rose was filled with mixed emotions. Even a titled knight couldn't withstand the power to destroy a region. He had previously wanted to see the red and white roses fight each other and then reap the benefits, but now he was somewhat hesitant. If nothing unexpected happened, a titled knight would surely fall tonight.

……

The Blue Heights, on the northern bank.

Si Ning was trying to capture a peculiar fox. She aimed her iron fork high, but was always a step too slow. For a Silver-ranking expert, hunting ordinary prey was easy, but she wasn't really interested in the prey itself. Her true goal was—[the fox twisted its body and escaped between her legs].

Rumble!

An indescribable, vast sound wave swept in, followed by a violent earthquake. The surface of the Blue Hemstone River surged. Si Ning turned around in astonishment. Under the night sky, which was as bright as day, someone rode closer from not far away.

A mask was thrown at me.

"Now it's your turn to be the masked woman."

"Real Dudu, fake Dudu".

Jiang He pulled her onto the horse's back. He showered her face with 100,000 black gem bombs. He couldn't think of any reason why King Djouk had survived. After this guy's death, his offspring would inevitably start a new struggle.

[Hint: The Proof of the Strongest quest – Driving the Death of Golden Beings – has been completed]

Chapter 311 The big stage in the royal capital

Exploring the past year 1600, the night of August 4th.

A massive explosion that shocked the entire kingdom occurred in the capital.

The titled powerhouse, King Djokovic, who had only reigned for two days, has been confirmed dead.

The inner city of the capital disappeared, and the inner city, bounded by the city wall, was barren, forming a huge pit covering an area of ​​thirty miles in circumference. That night, a radiant light soared into the sky, witnessed by all.

The next morning.

With the support of the Marquess of Black and the approval of three earls and two royal elders, the Duke's eldest son was granted the title of King de York II at the gates of the capital.

The reorganized ruling council was headed by the Black Marquis. The three knight orders of chaos, storm, and rose were reorganized, with a quota of 10000 construct knights. It was renamed the Royal Knights, and powerful figures such as the Red Rose, the Storm Commander, and the Royal Capital Commander continued to serve as vice commanders.

Djork, the Elder Swordsman, was appointed Commander of the Knights, officially defecting to the Second King and taking charge of the security of the capital, as well as the construction of the New Red Keep, the temporary palace in the inner city.

On August 6, due to the order of the then-Prime Minister, all members of the Red Rose family arrived in the capital and temporarily resided at the Red Rose House. That night, King de York II ordered them all to be imprisoned and issued a series of strategies to suppress the other three eligible heirs.

The Duke's second son, Olivia, and youngest son Brownie unite, struggling under pressure from the King.

At the same time, the Kingdom's naval fleet abandoned the standoff, and the Northern Fleet moved to the south bank of the Blue River. Commander Earl Rock expressed his support for Brownie to fulfill the Duke's dying wish. Since the fleet could bombard the capital, the situation reached a stalemate.

8 month 7 day.

Count Rhine, who had recently gone missing in a storm, miraculously survived and returned to the capital. As a high-ranking nobleman, he received a reception befitting his status. A top-tier combatant has a significant impact on the current balance of power.

……

The north gate of the capital.

Jiang He rode his horse into the familiar street.

At the edge of the horizon, there were still brown bloodstains on the ground and walls, indicating that the "Twin Kings' Sword Duel" was not entirely over.

The game continues.

Wearing a mask modified by the Transformation spell, Si Ning sat on horseback, looking around. Fortune has turned, and now she has to work with someone. The Title Knight-level construct armor is still a little short of completion. If she can regain the power to mobilize wizards, the forging speed will be much faster than if she does it herself.

As he passed through the doorway, Grand Knight Roland stopped to wait. The moment he saw Rhine, he gave a weary smile.

Since the death of King de York I, this handsome blond youth seemed to have aged considerably. The hated Henry VI died at the hands of his own son, and the benefactor he served died under mysterious circumstances. The world was changing too fast. If we include the third prince, who was once only one step away from the throne, then in just a few weeks, four true "royal blood" members had withered from the throne in the capital.

"It's a pleasure to see you, Rhine. I knew you wouldn't die so easily in the storm." Roland stepped forward and shook hands.

Jiang He asked bluntly, "Whose side are you on now?"

Roland shook his head and chuckled, saying, "I don't plan to get involved anymore. The situation in the capital is quite balanced now. Although the Second Prince has ascended to the throne, before that, the Duke had been supporting and grooming Brownie. Before he went to war, he married the eldest daughter of the White Sail family and also became increasingly close to the Earl of Rock. In general, it would be difficult for the Second Prince to completely eliminate these brothers and sisters."

Jiang He learned about the current situation in the capital from the other party. Wu He was responsible for detonating the black gem coffin, but the situation was not yet clear. Since the Second King ascended the throne, Mordres has returned to the neutral camp, and the Grand Duke of Rose is still observing, seemingly wary of the explosion.

It is also worth noting that when King Djork I knew he could not survive, he ultimately chose to do everything in his power to protect the family's S-class treasure, the Thunderclap. This exquisite treasure was already half damaged, but in the hands of the Second King, it symbolized royal power.

"By the way, the Prime Minister knows you're back and has a task for you to complete," Roland said. "The Red Roses in the prison need to be executed. I'll assist you in completing this task."

Jiang He thought to himself, this is to recruit him.

Furthermore, the previous argument that none of the mad prince's offspring had the right to inherit the throne was actually based on the extraordinary power of Djork I. After his death, these "red roses" became a hidden threat to the royal power.

In the past, killing all the Red Roses would have been enough for him to obtain the proof of strength. But now that the royal power has shifted, the mission targets have become King Djouk II, Brownie, Olivia, the Duke's second son, and the Grand Master of the Royal Knights - the Sword-wielding Elder, a total of five people. With more than two hands' worth of Silver-level combat power in the royal capital, the mission is no easy task.

"Let's go then."

Jiang He and Roland rode to the prison. This prison was not as large as the Chaotic Corridor Disaster Prison. Twenty-four members of the Red Rose Family were imprisoned on the first floor. They were facing execution, but they still had no worries about food and drink, and even had a special team of chefs.

"Your Excellency Roland, when will you allow us to leave?" the fourth prince said politely. "We are willing to support the rule of Djokovic II."

Roland remained silent, as he disliked the Red Rose family because of his association with Henry VI.

"And this gentleman is...?"

boom!

Bullets made of normal silver energy burst from the muzzle, and countless black rose petals bloomed around the flintlock pistol. The energy bullet hit the fourth prince, directly destroying his soul.

"what!!"

A princess screamed, and the princes scrambled to hide in the corner. Jiang He fired his gun in quick succession, killing all of them. The Ninth Prince's power would then increase significantly.

Bang bang bang!

As corpses fell and bullets extinguished souls, these former royals appeared to be unharmed.

Seeing that everyone was dead, Roland took out a letter of appointment.

"Count Rhine, the Prime Minister has officially appointed you as the garrison commander, responsible for reorganizing the garrison legion. The requirement is that no ordinary members shall have combat strength of apprentice knight or above. Your mission is to maintain order."

After Roland finished speaking, he laughed and said, "I'm not taking sides with the Prime Minister. It's just that everyone doesn't want you to act recklessly, so they chose me to come and entertain you. Your accommodations have already been arranged. Please come with me."

Jiang He nodded. Prime Minister Black Marquis needed the combat power of a top-tier Grand Knight, but he was also worried about him cultivating his own faction, which is why there were restrictions in the letter of appointment.

Moreover, there is something Roland may not have realized: after the Blood of the King of Slaughter, both of them could face judgment and expulsion at any time, depending on the situation.

……

The outer city of the royal capital, the Viscount's castle.

Even though it was late summer, the living room still felt so cold it made you numb.

Olivia, the Duke's second son, and Brownie sat around the fireplace. They were hiding there to avoid an assassination attempt by King de York II. They would have to move to a different location as night fell. With a population of one million in the capital and the chaos caused by the explosion in the inner city, it would be difficult for the King's henchmen to pinpoint their location in the short term.

"...The Second King has been lavishly rewarding the northern and dissenting nobles. I think this is an opportunity. The four upper-class nobles are dissatisfied. If we can gain their support, we will have the foundation to turn defeat into victory," Olivia said.

The Duke's second son sighed and said, "Before Father's coronation, Prime Minister Anor handed over three colonies to the higher-ranking nobles. They are now busy dividing up the spoils. The rewards set by the Marquis of Black have not crossed the line, so it will be difficult to get their help."

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

The Second King had the support of three turbulent counts, two royal elders, three former knight commanders, and nine other top-tier knights, including the Sword Elder. Even though these people had different intentions, the Second King's authority was unstoppable.

The three of them were able to sit here at this moment for two reasons: first, the Duke's prestige from his lifetime still remained; and second, the Earl of Rock was directing his fleet to target the capital, and the members of the opposing camp did not want to see the situation continue to deteriorate.

Brownie, much calmer now, said, "I've received word that Earl Rhein has returned. He killed the wolf, and his combat prowess is well-known. The Second Prince appointed him as the garrison commander, preparing to rebuild the garrison legion, presumably to hunt us down."

“We cannot let the Second Prince succeed,” said the Duke’s second son.

"Then what should we do?"

Olivia frowned, only to find that both of them were looking at her.

"What do you two mean?"

Brownie said seriously, "We must win over Earl Rhine, otherwise we will have no room to hide. Besides, he is a peak Grand Knight, and it is very necessary to obtain his combat power."

The Duke's second son continued, "The Second Prince wants to kill us. The only thing that might sway the Earl of Rhine now is..."

He didn't finish speaking, but everyone present understood what he meant.

Olivia gave a self-deprecating laugh. She never expected that even with the Duke of Djouk, who had been like a monarch over her head, dead, she still couldn't escape her fate.

"I can go, but what compensation will I receive?"

After a long pause, Olivia spoke coldly, saying that this union was no different from that of lovers, which was somewhat difficult for her, as the granddaughter of the Duke, to accept.

The Duke's second son said, "One day, we will make him marry you."

Brownie resolutely replied, "I promise you that you will be granted the title of Lord of Chaos afterward."

"What are you saying!" the Duke's second son roared.

puff!

Olivia quietly inserted a dagger into the back of her brother's neck from behind, and blood gushed out when she pulled it out.

The Duke's second son fell to the ground and died.

“Although infighting is not good at a time like this, I hope you will remember your promise.” Olivia wiped the blood from the dagger, her face extremely cold.

Brownie nodded. "I swear by the virtues of a knight."

……

Just as the two were plotting.

The outer city villa, located only a few hundred meters from the explosion site, has its inner walls engraved with alchemical runes, which have contained the spread of the explosion. Thanks to the efforts of the construct knights, the rudimentary new Red Keep is already taking shape.

The voluptuous and beautiful Red Rose sat on the sofa. No matter how the situation changed, as a top-ranking Grand Knight and commander of the Knights Order, she was always given important responsibilities.

However, the constant chatter in the villa was somewhat exasperating for Henry VI's mistress.

“What a beautiful gem.”

"This famous painting should sell for 100 gold coins."

"Hehehe, you guys behave yourselves."

Seven beautiful women were playfully bickering, while Ah San elegantly sipped his rose wine. An old pirate from the Suya Islands stared blankly at the ceiling. An elven girl sat cross-legged on the ground, holding a leg of lamb in her hands. She looked pure, but her strength was first-rate. She was the Duke's personal guard.

Lor, the chosen one, sat respectfully in the chair. According to seniority, Red Rose was his second aunt.

"This is your elite team?" Red Rose couldn't help but chuckle. The others were passable, but the seven Nightingales left her with mixed feelings. Moreover, two of them were pregnant, and it was probably difficult to determine who the father of the child was.

Lor scratched his head and said, "Aunt Rose, I've come here today on some important business. We've received news that the legendary Silver Fruit is in the hands of a royal elder, perhaps intending to leave behind an heir."

"In addition, we obtained a bloodline cleansing potion from the ancient ruins of the Suya Islands. We even had a conflict with a knight-level enemy over it. Eleanor really needs it."

In the living room, Princess Eleanor perked up her ears upon hearing this. She had previously been the heir to the throne, but her status as an illegitimate child had been officially recognized by Henry VI. The only problem was the elven half-blood within her, and this potion could help her realize her dream.

“Mother, I want to be queen,” Eleanor said firmly. “I want to prove Father’s judgment right!”

"Don't mention him to me," Red Rose said irritably. "We'll talk about the potion another day. For the next three days, you're all staying in the villa and behaving yourselves. I have a mission tomorrow morning, so go and rest."

The conversation ended unhappily. After Red Rose left, Eleanor took the bloodline cleansing potion. Besides washing away the elven half-blood, she had another little-known motive, and the way she looked at Lor also changed slightly.

"Lor, get some rest."

"Goodnight, Eleanor."

……

Bedroom in Blackstone Castle, outside the royal capital.

All parties have their own schemes regarding the current situation, making it extremely complex. In comparison, Si Ning is only concerned about the badger on the riverbank.

"We've been peaceful for two or three days now. Let's think of a way to throw the capital into chaos."

Wuhe, who had overheard this beastly speech from the windowsill, shook his feathers, then stood up and fell asleep again.

On the bed, Lilith was busy shuffling the cards; the Void cards were indeed quite interesting.

At the desk, where the lamplight flickered, Jiang He picked up a secret letter left by Roland before he left. It was stamped with an alchemical seal. Normally, if one did not want to destroy the letter, it could only be opened at dawn. This was the work of a silver wizard, but it was meaningless in front of a quasi-alchemy master.

"I don't need you to cause any more trouble. In an hour, at dawn, King Djouk II plans to summon all the top Grand Knights to deal with the Northern Fleet and cut the Gordian knot."

Si Ning was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter, saying, "The royal capital's grand stage, come if you dare! The Duke's youngest son, Brownie, is doomed!"