However, with Quincy Goodman's succession, the King could sense that the balance was subtly breaking.
Yet, Quincy Goodman was someone who left no trace of fault to grasp, and his position in the people's hearts was not something easily swayed.
Therefore, the King instructed Rhys Kidd and Paloma Quinn not to act rashly and to wait for a chance to eliminate Quincy Goodman in one stroke.
Quincy Goodman was surrounded by the Imperial Guard, who had long been secretly lying in wait, during the annual Offerings to Heaven Ceremony.
On the vast ceremonial high platform, he stood alone.
All around, even on the city walls, were Imperial Guards encircling him.
Some held shields and spears, others held bows and arrows.
But without exception, they all aimed their weapons at Quincy Goodman.
Quincy Goodman looked towards the King, Rhys Kidd, and Paloma Quinn standing on the city wall.
