Chapter 1241: Tit for tat Chapter 1241: Tit for tat In the midst of a large crowd, Morgan Sun flew at the forefront, his face expressionless.
There was a shade of gloom on his face, but every move he made was tinged with a faint determination.
Now, with the right ti, place, and people on his side, the throne was almost certainly his!
Langqi followed closely by Morgan Sun’s side, his face as still as water.
He noticed Manina’s gaze directed at him but did not dare et that gaze straight on.
It must be said that Manina had been truly good to him!
Manina had not only given him opportunities but also treated him like his own son, never concealing anything from him, minor or significant.
Now, for the sake of his brother Lan Bo, he had to follow Morgan Sun in the power struggle, which honestly made him feel guilty. It also made it even harder for him to look up and et Manina’s eyes.
Dozens of people in white robes followed Morgan Sun and Langqi, all mbers of the student association.
The students had learned of Morgan Sun’s intended rebellion not long ago and were extrely surprised!
They had always known Morgan Sun had ulterior motives (students returning to their ho planet were generally those dissatisfied with their situation in the Holy Silver Federation, and Morgan Sun, who was doing quite well and still chose to return, was unique), but they had not expected Morgan Sun to take such a bold step!
Of course, at first, none of the students planned to help Morgan Sun take the throne—why would they do sothing that didn’t benefit them?
But after learning that Morgan Sun had the support of two God Level Peak figures—Pu Langte and Manina III—the students didn’t think much of it and flocked to his side en masse.
In their view, with two God Level Peaks supporting a Seventh Order, the ga was already set!
Morgan’s father stood no chance of turning the tables in this situation. They were rely there to go through the motions and endorse the new prince’s ascension.
But what they did not expect was that Manina now seed a bit too composed?
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Leading a grand procession, Morgan Sun flew forward and stopped about 20 ters in front of Manina.
Confronted with this sizeable mass of people, Manina remained very calm.
Indeed, Manina had seen through the true nature of this struggle—it appeared on the surface as if his son Morgan wanted to seize his throne, but the real conflict was between King Zhou of Shang and Drac!
The outco of this struggle would not end with Morgan taking his throne or his own repulsion of Morgan; more likely, it involved these two powerhouses bringing their ongoing covert struggle to the forefront.
As for how things would develop, that was currently unknown.
It all depended on which side had the more substantial support.
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As Manina’s captain of the guard, and a captain who knew nothing, Monte Lore was utterly shocked.
But he had no ti to be shocked.
Seeing this group of powerful individuals land, even a fool like him knew—they were most likely here to force an abdication!
No wonder His Majesty had kept the guard with him lately—it was for this reason!
Out of professional habit, Monte Lore imdiately ordered the guards to form up and protect His Majesty.
Then he strode a few steps towards Morgan Sun and asked loudly, “Prince Morgan, Commander Langqi, esteed mbers of the student association, why has everyone suddenly co to the front? Why wasn’t I inford beforehand?”
At the sa ti, his gaze fixed intently on Langqi: “Commander Langqi, didn’t you say your father was critically ill? Why are you here?”
Monte Lore recalled that just monts ago, His Majesty had asked him, “Monte, do you know why it’s you talking to here today and not Langqi?”
Now he finally understood what His Majesty had implied; Langqi was actually a traitor!
The anger in his heart grew even more intense!
Langqi glanced sideways, avoiding a direct response to Monte Lore’s question.
Just as Monte Lore, burning with anger, was about to press on with his questioning, Manina gently approached and patted his shoulder.
“That’s enough, Monte,” said Manina, his voice still very calm, “You don’t need to worry about what cos next. Just stand aside and watch.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Manina’s words were not to be disobeyed, and Monte Lore imdiately stepped aside.
But now he was even more bewildered!
Why had Prince Morgan launched a coup out of the blue? His Majesty had clearly indicated that he would pass the throne to him; was there such a rush?
…
After calming Monte Lore, Manina, with his hands behind his back, gazed straight at Morgan across from him.
With a mild tone, he said, “Morgan, weren’t you infected by the ‘Loser’s Mark’? How co you show no symptoms now?”
Those infected by the “Loser’s Mark” often show confusion, fear, and helplessness, all clearly visible on their faces. Yet Morgan showed none of these emotions.
Actually, Morgan was quite surprised himself; he had not expected his father to be so calm and gentle.
In his imagination, at this mont, his father should have been furious, shocked, incredulous.
Could it be that his father already knew about his betrayal? Or even knew that he had sided with the Dark Energy Rebel Army?
Since there was still plenty of ti, the indecisive Morgan decided to wait and see how things unfolded.
Facing his father Manina’s gaze, he awkwardly replied, “Father, I wasn’t really infected by the ‘Loser’s Mark.’ When I told you I was infected, I was deceiving you.”
Before Manina could respond, Monte Lore couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “What?! Prince, you were not infected by the ‘Loser’s Mark’?!”
Doesn’t that imply that Prince Morgan had planned today’s coup since the very day he claid to have been infected by the “Loser’s Mark”?
Upon hearing Morgan’s response, Manina was unperturbed.
Under normal circumstances, he should have been as shocked as Monte Lore.
But he had already been shocked when King Zhou of Shang appeared earlier, and now no further shock could affect him.
Continuing amiably, Manina said, “Since you’ve lied to , you must have had an ulterior motive, right? The thing you want must be my throne, isn’t it?”
“Yes, it’s your throne! But Father… allow to call you Father one last ti, you already knew before, didn’t you?”
Now it was Morgan’s turn to be filled with doubts; just what did his father know about his plan to seize the throne?
His plan shouldn’t have suffered any significant slips; who had leaked the information?
Langqi? Impossible.
Who else could it be, apart from Langqi?
Manina did not answer Morgan’s question.
He shifted his gaze towards Langqi at Morgan’s side, saying with deep earnestness, “Langqi, foolish child, you’ve been used!”
“Your Majesty, I was willingly used,” Langqi knelt in midair to Manina, speaking earnestly, “Thank you for the many years of grooming, but for my brother Lan Bo’s life, I had to do this! I hope you can understand.”
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