Chapter 400 - You Promised To Punish Her If She Betrayed Our Family (1/2)

Chapter 400 - You Promised To Punish Her If She Betrayed Our Family

Mars heart dropped to the floor when he heard the king's order He was demanded and pressured in front of all the most important men in the capital to do what his father asked him

He must ascend the throne and hehis mother In this case, it was obvious that his father wanted hi Jared said was true and everyone in the rooreed with him It was time for the crown prince to take over power now that his father was old and in grief

If the king was no longer interested in ruling, then, it was the crown prince's responsibility tothe queen's killer was also true

Everyone in the room had heard about what happened and knew the main suspect was the wo doht," said Lord Chambers with a very serious expression "We froladly help you and do whatever it is you need us to do, to ensure peace in this country"

One by one, the other lords and governh officials voiced their support All of thee in the

"Your Majesty, you are still very healthy and sharp, I a time on the throne Our people love you and want to see you lead theain"

He was still trying to postpone the inevitable by negotiating However, it looked like he was on the losing side

The king shook his head, looking extreht about this for a week and I have made a decision to hand over power to you today After Elara died, I don't want to do anything any And you kno ht over the throne if you will not take it"

Every single person in the throne room knew this too Mars really had no choice If he said no, then the throne would be fair game

It was not just himself that he had to think about, but also the people he cared about Especially the people of this kingdo that they would go through should there be a civil war He must not be selfish

The prince soon dropped to his knees and paid respect to his father "I feel deeply honored and grateful for the trust that Your Majesty has bestowed upon me I will do this job to the best ofJared waved and motioned his son to rise "We will immediately hold the coronation ceremony and make it official But today, I want us to hear what Captain Damien has to say in his reports"

He waved and a burly uard attire entered the throne roouards group that accompanied Queen Elara and was supposed to protect her on the day she was killed Mars already planned to talk to hihly

Now, theJared wanted Mars to hear all facts

"Da Jared asked the burlybad news," Da, and then turned to Mars and bowed to him too "There is an update on the case I just received the report fro Jared rose from his throne and looked at Dahness but your butler was found dead this , not far from your residence," Damien directed his report to Mars "It looked like he was killed by someone he knew He was beheaded and then stabbedwas taken fro to visit his ailing older brother"

"H his older brother," Mars said "Are you sure he said he was going to his village?"

"Yes, that's what he told a servant back in the castle"

"Can you investigate if his brother is really sick?" Mars asked Damien "This sounds suspicious Roshan would always consult me if he wanted to take leave and visit his fahness," said Da and his expression showed it So, the king decided to probe hi," said the king "What is it?"

"Well" Damien took a deep breath "There was a word carved on his arm with a sword It was 'TRAITOR'"

Everyone in the throne roo the and they all wanted to know more details

"Wait youasked "Is that right?"