CH326 Royal Friend
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"Don't be so sure about that," Prince Caesar said with a knowing smile. "You — an Intermediate-rank mage — led the defence of your territory against a surprise assault, and played such a crucial role that a Legendary assassin had to be sent to eliminate you.
"Then, because of you, the Mad Earl was willing to kill the Unfettered, a Legendary figure with friends all across the Empire… as well as Earl Kellerman, a noble who swore fealty to the Imperial Sun — all without caring for the political storms that would follow.
"And if that wasn't enough, I now hear that you've managed to capture the heart of House Ludevicus' most eligible spinster — the Flower of the Empire herself."
He gave a playful smirk. "Tell me, Alex Fury… how could I not be curious about you?"
Alex gave a wry smile.
To him, the Prince sounded less like a political powerhouse and more like a bored, nosy aunt.
