Chapter 116
“From this moment forth, I once again pledge my eternal loyalty to His Majesty, the rightful ruler of Anbouaz. I shall now present the current military report.”
This is Balrua Fortress.
It serves as the sole passage through the rugged mountain range in the central region of the Anbouaz Kingdom. Within the august council chamber of this fortress, King Merovingian Balua Anbouaz attentively received the report from his intelligence officer. Deep within him, a blazing anger smoldered. This was a newfound rage directed at his own kinsman who had incited a rebellion.
‘Javillon, that scoundrel…’
Javillon Flambeur Anbouaz, a member of the royal family with an ancestral lineage. He was also a Swordmaster, a rare and highly prized talent.
Indeed, he had been cherished greatly.
Especially because the royal family boasted only two Swordmasters.
‘Yet, how does he repay my generosity in such a manner? Truly?’
Javillon had always been known for his ambition from the very beginning. Some ministers openly voiced their concerns, alleging that he harbored sinister intentions. They recognized his exceptional abilities but cautioned against bestowing upon him excessive authority.