Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 188 It was obvious to everyone that Wilfred's decision to postpone the Autumn Hunt was for Frederick's sake. After all, he had been injured at Mount Iron and needed time to recover. "So, that means His Majesty still intends for Prince Frederick to hold the Dragon Sentinels' command emblem.

In his heart, Prince Frederick is still more important than the Obsidian Monarch," Selena said After thinking for a long moment, Sebastian said, "The Obsidian Monarch may have secured the Northern Frontier and is Aurensia's top hero, but it seems His Majesty still cares about what happened to his appearance." How many kings in history weren't concerned about their looks? If aking were to always wear a mask, it would indeed be a blow to the dignity of the royal family. "But Lena, our relationship with Prince Frederick's household has fallen to its lowest point.

It'll be very hard to mend," Sebastian added. After the incident at Mount Iron, Frederick's reputation as a Warbringer had taken a hit. By the time the Autumn Hunt arrived, the public would know that the Duke of Blackmoor's family and Frederick were no longer united, and their ties were unlikely to ---- return to what they once were. When that happened, the prince's title as a Warbringer would be at risk. "If Prince Frederick rises to power in the future, our family will have trouble maintaining its position in the capital," Sebastian said grimly.

"So, you're saying we should start aligning ourselves with the Obsidian Monarch now?" Selena asked, pressing her lips together. Sebastian just looked at her. "What do you think?" "| saw His Majesty that day. His health doesn't look good, and it seems serious," she said. "Lena!" Sebastian was startled, glancing quickly at Yuvan. The latter and Sally immediately stepped back, guarding the doorway. Selena's expression remained calm as she continued, "His Majesty's condition seems stable for the moment, though his complexion is pallid.

It appears that the injuries he sustained in his youth have begun to flare up again over the past two years." "So, you mean the matter of succession is urgent?" Sebastian asked. Sebastian had seen Wilfred himself recently, and couldn't detect ---- any sign of weakness in his health. The king appeared as any ordinary man would, speaking with full strength and presence. But Sebastian trusted his sister completely. If she said Wilfred's health was failing, then it must be true. "What do you propose we do next?" he asked. The Autumn Hunt was likely the biggest turning point at the moment.

Whoever held the Dragon Sentinels' emblem this year would have a major influence on the succession. "The Obsidian Monarch's face remains the greatest obstacle to his ascension," Selena said after a moment's thought. "I'll prepare some medicine over the next couple of days. Please take it to Prince Nathaniel." "So, you intend to align with the Obsidian Monarch?" "Not exactly. | simply can't afford to incur his wrath." It was self-preservation, nothing more-hardly the same as pledging loyalty. And so, Sebastian made the journey to Obsidian Estate.

However, he returned shortly after with the medicine untouched. "His Highness said that if you're truly sincere, you should deliver the medicine yourself tomorrow," Sebastian said, clearly troubled. ---- Selena felt the same. The Demon Lord was being difficult again. She snorted softly and tucked the medicine away. "Whether he wants it or not, it doesn't matter. I've already made our position clear. Even if he rises to power, he won't be the first to come after us." Forget it. Having her personally deliver the medicine? What nonsense. A young lady visiting an unmarried prince?

Who knew how many rumors would start flying if she did Meanwhile, with the Autumn Hunt fast approaching, the atmosphere at Hawthorne Estate was thick with gloom.