Chapter 314 - Alliance (6) (2/2)

“Those are things that happen without regard to your oish”

That was true

Even before Manus defended against the allied attacks of the Byron Kingdodo him from behind Those were there whether he liked it or not

“It was a battle that wouldn’t end until one of you was dead In that sense, Reitas was indeed clever”

A bitter smile appeared on Aived’s lips

“He realised early on that only by killing you would the kingdom, the citizens and even himself becouest, it all changed”

His eyes turned towards Roan

Manus bit his lower lips as Aived continued after a deep sigh

“Manus”

His and Manus’ gazes met mid-air

“When you ruined Reitas’ assassination plan and turned it around by detaining hiain filled the roo

Let alone Manus, various nobles within the rooe shock as Aived continued spewing out horrible, apathetic words with a nonchalant expression His eyes facing Manus turned fiercer

“Because you didn’t kill Reitas with a soft heart and sent hi away the forces under him, people that didn’t have to die lost their lives More than anything, the kingdom could’ve collapsed with one mistake”

“T, that’s…”

Manus couldn’t easily find the words to continue because that was soretful and re out a loud screadom, why didn’t you personally kill one of us, father! If you did, innocent ones wouldn’t have had to lose their lives!”

Hearing that, Aived let out a short sigh

“Manus Young, you’re too young”

Shaking his head, he continued

“If I killed one of you tould the nobles and forces behind you two have stepped back with nods? Besides…”

Strength entered his eyes and voice

“For the kingdoer one to take the crown”

Those were truly apathetic and unemotional words Manus quivered his body

“Father… have you…”

His eyes were now painted deep red

“Ever loved my brother and reatly quivered In response, Aived took a deep breath in

“I told you before…”

He once again gave a short response

“I am a monarch of a nation before I am a father”

Instead of his family; his sons, he chose the country

Manus closed his two eyes to forcibly suppress the anger On the other hand, Aived seemed relaxed like he had taken a heavy load off

“Manus Persion I a you the crown today”

His cal!

They widened their eyes in shock as it ay too sudden However, Aived seeo as there was not a slight hesitation in his decision

“During the past dozens of years, Persion Kingdoh that it could stand shoulder to shoulder with the surrounding three nations Noe don’t have to heed to their moods”

He slowly stood up froned Although you defeated Reitas’ evil plans and showed him benevolence, Reitas forced another rebellion and pointed the sword at you Despite your own life being in danger, you cared for the citizens and beca the rebellion”

A smile appeared on Aived’s lips

“That could for sure be called the chronicles of a hero Our Persion Kingdo ould leave his name in history”

He took the crown off his head and reached forith it

“Manus Wear the crown The current you would be able to endure the weight of this crown”

Slightly, his voice quivered but it was unknohether he was nervous, excited or sad Manus slowly opened his closed eyes and stared at the crown before hi

“Do you think I will leave you be, after I beco?”

A cold voice was carried by the wind

“Are you planning to kill ?”

Aived asked back with a sher up as he stared directly into Aived’s eyes

“Do you think a savage who has killed his brother can’t kill his father?”

Aived’s smile deepened in response

“If you kill me…”

His voice remained calm

“The people will think of you as the hero that killed the inco who loved pleasure and luxury to save the kingdom”

In that instant, s

Aived Fon Persion – he had planned everything so that there would be nothing downgrading Manus even if he were to kill hi in his life for the kingdoround his teeth

“You are seriously a disgusting person”

“I have long heard those things fro a carefree reply, Aived placed the crown on top of Manus’ head Without dodging and stepping back, Manus only stood still and glared at Aived

“From now, you are the monarch of this nation”

Aived heaved out a deep breath with a face that appeared to have put a heavy weight down

“No ret doht to be done as a ht save a frown

“I’m surprised you can smile in this kind of situation Have you ever shed tears before?”

Aived gently gave a nod

“In my entire life, the day I shed the most tears was the day you were born”

“…?”

A curious light appeared within Manus’ eyes as Aived continued while tapping on his shoulders

“I was very happy and very sad”

It sounded co words On the day Manus was born, the king of a powerless sedy that would happen in the future

Manus couldn’t hold hier In that very instant, Aived’s eyes which were resolute without a single quiver trehtly

‘Manus, ive this worthless father’

A sorrowful light entered his eyes

‘Live on while just bla this worthless father Now, it is time for your father to lay down the crown and take out e which had been polished over and over throughout dozens of years’

His thoughts wouldn’t be understood even if anyone heard them Aived still had many untold secrets Suddenly, Manus opened his eyes and stared directly at Aived

“I will not turn into a father or athat, Aived let out a smile

“Well… will it be as easy as you think?”

He then faced Pseiad who quickly approached and reached out a letter With a frown, Manus received the letter as Aived’s voice entered his ears

“It is a letter sent from the Church”

“From the Church?”

Manus opened the letter with a frown

“Mhmm”

Instantaneously, a low id Aived quietly stared at Manus

“Now, it is the first decision you have to make as the monarch”

A short question followed it

“Friendshi+p, or the kingdorasp

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