I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means

"You're telling me Lis Kain is a Silver Mage? What a joke!"

Robert was choked by such disbelief, but the incredulous look on his face undoubtedly raised such a question to his subordinate.

"It's definitely true, Lord Robert!"

The subordinate dispelled Robert's last hope with a very clear tone.

"The Wind Blade I cast was somehow shattered, but I'm certain I saw that guy Lis use the Four Rings Magic 'Advanced Elemental Shield'!"

If it was an 'Advanced Elemental Shield,' then it could definitely be confirmed.

Though hard to believe, Robert still accepted the reality that Lis Kain was a Silver Level Mage.

This is trouble!

That was the first thought that came to Robert's mind.

Because all of the Prince and his plans had been based on the assumption that Lis was a Bronze-level Mage, this sudden discovery cast a shadow over Robert's heart.

Should we still carry on with the previous plan?

No, Lis has already become a Silver Mage, the assassination attempt at the Sacrificial Festival by the Golden Assassin might go wrong, even if there's the slightest chance!

And if he's a Silver Level Mage, it's not likely he just made the breakthrough recently!

That means Lis has always been hiding his true strength!

So Camus' previous probe was just delivering himself to the door!

No wonder no trace of Camus could be found, it's very likely that he had fallen into Lis's hands already.

Robert suddenly realized that Lord Yatean's plan might go terribly wrong!

If Camus was really captured or even killed by Lis, wouldn't Lis become suspicious?

Wouldn't Camus reveal any bit of information?

While Robert was pacing worriedly in the room, another intelligence agent from the Royal Palace knocked on the door, bringing him yet another piece of bad news.

"What? You're saying that Lis Kain was summoned by His Majesty the King yesterday?"

Robert went numb, feeling a bit of pain in his heart, as the continuous bad news created the impression that things were spiraling out of control.

This won't do! We can't make a move against Lis Kain anymore!

No matter whether he's a Silver Level Mage or whether he has learned about the Second Prince's plan, as soon as he entered the King's field of vision, too many variables were introduced to the plan.

It was precisely because Lis was chosen as the target for the assassination at the Sacrificial Festival that he was weak, had few connections, and his status as a Court Viscount perfectly met the Prince's requirements for creating an impact.

Those of higher status, the negative impact of the assassination could exceed expectations, and might even implicate the Prince.

For those of too low status, their deaths wouldn't cause a ripple, and couldn't make the Court Nobles empathize and unanimously demand that the Kingdom declare war.

Thus, there were four targets selected for the assassination at the Sacrificial Festival, Lis was a Court Viscount, and the other three were Court Barons.

The plan had been well conceived, and now you're telling me that Lis just visited His Majesty the King?

The most important thing about this plan was that it couldn't arouse any suspicion from His Majesty the King!

If those who died were some minor nobles with no presence, it wouldn't matter since the King didn't know them.

But if a noble known to the King, even one he was paying attention to, died, that's a different matter entirely.

If the King became suspicious, whether forcefully suppressing the nobles' cries for war or thoroughly investigating the assassinations during the Sacrificial Festival, both scenarios were unacceptable for Lord Yatean and himself.

One must know that no matter how tightly constructed the plan and how well laid out, as long as a tremendous price is paid, in a world where legends and gods exist, no secret can remain hidden forever.

"Why are you just bringing this news now, delaying so many things!"

Robert glared at his subordinate stationed in the Royal Palace, reprimanding him.

"If only you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have arranged someone to test Lis today!"

The subordinate, feeling somewhat aggrieved themselves, defended:

"Wasn't it your command to come to you again during the normal rest time since there is a Legendary Monk stationed at the Royal Palace?"

Robert was taken aback, realizing that it had indeed been his own order.

The perception of a Legendary Monk is extremely keen; anything out of the ordinary could potentially attract their attention, which is why he had instructed his subordinate to do so at the time.

Robert couldn't help but feel restless. After waving his subordinate away, he sat there in deep thought for a long while before hastily leaving the house under the cover of night, heading toward the direction of the small building on Feis Street that served as their outpost.

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Inside the secluded building, on the second-floor study,

Second Prince Yatean sat behind the desk with a gloomy face, listening to Robert's timorous report, his brows deeply furrowed.

Even in the face of such bad news, he could no longer maintain his previously calm demeanor.

"Can you confirm what you're saying?"

Yatean's voice was slightly lowered, causing Robert to tense up, yet he assured:

"Both pieces of intelligence should be correct; they come from my most reliable subordinates."

"So you mean to say, Camus has disappeared, and the problem might involve Lis?"

Robert cautiously raised his head to gauge Yatean's mood and asked with some insecurity:

"You mean... to take revenge for Camus?"

Yatean cast a glance at Robert, who was standing in front of the desk, and cursed:

"Has your brain gotten waterlogged like Camus's? Knowing something's off with this Lis and still going to trouble him?"

"Do you want to keep Camus company?"

Although the Second Prince had scolded him, Robert felt a weight lift off his chest; this meant Lord Yatean hadn't given up on him.

"Don't bother with Camus anymore, whether he's dead or alive."

Yatean decisively gave up on Camus, as one would expect of a Second Prince.

"Robert, choose all new targets for the Sacrificial Festival, not just Lis, but the other three Barons as well," Yatean said, with a sharp gaze fixed on Robert.

"Is there enough time?"

Although Yatean was aware this might bring many complications and there was a tight timeline, he was even less willing to accept a failed assassination plot for the Sacrificial Festival with the unstable factor that Lis presented.

"No problem, Prince Yatean."

Upon hearing this, Robert immediately and solemnly promised. Bright City was not short of inconspicuous minor Nobles; although it might be a bit troublesome, it was still more convenient to switch targets entirely instead of continuing to probe Lis.

"Robert, all of the other plans are essentially ready; I don't want any more complications with this," Yatean's calm voice echoed, causing Robert to break out in a cold sweat, subconsciously dropping to his knees.

"Rest assured, Your Highness, there won't be any more problems!"

Yatean didn't show any reaction to Robert's resolve but instead said:

"Keep collecting intelligence on Lis, but don't have your men take any direct action anymore. Whether you buy it from information brokers or use other methods, I want a detailed dossier on this Lis Kain."

"I'm starting to take an interest in our Viscount Kane!"

Robert sneakily lifted his head only to see a faint smile flashing across the face of the Second Prince.

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