Chương 30: Chapter 29: The Fall of the Kingdom

The battle consumed the palace. Varos possessed a corrupted Saint-Class Astra. Far stronger than anything Rayan had faced before. The difference was overwhelming. Every clash sent shockwaves through the throne room. Walls collapsed. Columns shattered. Blood dripped from Rayan's lips. He was losing. This story has been stolen from Royal Road. If you read it on Amazon, please report it Then— King Dasrath arrived. Golden flames exploded throughout the battlefield. The traitor staggered. Fear appeared on his face.

The king had entered the battle. For the first time, Rayan witnessed his father's true power. The Flame Astra. One of the strongest Astras in the kingdom. The battle ended quickly. Too quickly. Varos died. Reduced to ashes. Yet nobody celebrated. Because the king was staring at something else. A document. A list. Hundreds of names. Nobles. Generals. Merchants. Judges. Royal officials. All connected to the Veil. The kingdom had already fallen. They simply hadn't realized it yet. The king slowly closed his eyes.

Then he made a decision. The kind of decision only a ruler could make. And only a father would hate. To Be Continue....