Chapter 35: Ashen Prince vs King Oswin (1/2)

Taking a deep breath, I flipped the switch deep within me; the emotions I portrayed vanished, leaving only a cold, indifferent exterior. With a step, I gazed towards the King giving a light bow.

”King Oswin,” I said, my voice cold, my heart steady as a still lake.

His deep blue eyes glimmered with killing intent as he stared me down. I could feel the deep scan of my body as he sneered, ”What is the meaning of this, Boy.”

”Your grace, whatever do you mean,” I questioned, exposing no emotions.

Gritting his teeth, Oswin roared, ”You may have instigated a massive war. Both Godwin and Romga will surely attack. Your little toy may have just sent us to hell.”

A profound force quickly assaulted me, trying to force me to my knees, yet my head stood high and back remain straight like a spear, ”And? Is this not progress, your grace. Is this not what you expect of your kingdom citizens. Do you seek stagnation or progression?” I questioned, revealing a half-smile.

”INSOLENCE!! What is progression before the lives of billions? You would sacrifice everything for what.” Oswin roared, his eyes glowing with power causing the void to quake.

”Than kill me.” I curtly urged, knowing that that man before me was clearly testing me.

”What!!!” astonishment masked his face as even Grey arched his brow in amazement.

”If you, the king of Asterion, destroyer of the kingdom of Gramor, does not value progression, then why seek power? Kill me and be done with it, show weakness before the other two kingdoms. Show them Asterion is merely existing, neither striving for greatness nor progression. ” I said, my words piercing deep into the matter at hand.

While Oswin was a powerful man, he got comfortable falling into a loop of stagnation like most men. I had read hundreds of books about this man. Out of all the kings before him, he was the only one with the greatest ambition. In his younger days, blood graced his sword as he laid waste to millions on this continent.

So what will you do, King of Asterion? This is not just my test but yours. Your generals are all watching. The aristocrats that you named are here....all according to my plan.

Oswin expression slowly began to grow indifferent as he smiled with a hint of indignation, ”Well played boy, well played,”

”Salazar, call for my War Counsel; it would seem we have much to speak about...Bring your grandson as well,” King Oswin stated before vanishing.

A deep breath escaped from my lungs as sweat flooded my body like a stream dripping down. Smiling with a victorious expression, I gazed at Grey, ”Do you think they will expect that.”

Grey's eyes suddenly grew wide as he gasped, ”you-you-you are using...son of a bitch!”

Grinning, I nodded; yes, everything that will happen from now on will be a trap for the light of Ashna. I am using the entire kingdom of Asterion as my tool to force them out of hiding. I will burn this entire planet to dust to achieve victory.