I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 292 (Patreon)

Chapter 292: Crown Stained with Blood

In the palace hall, a scene of father-son conflict unfolded.

As Bazeel's body fell heavily to the ground, a golden crown tumbled from his head, rolling to rest at Hatar's feet.

Finally gaining what he'd long desired, yet Hatar's heart held no joy. Bazeel's words echoed like a curse in his mind.

Lynn's gaze lingered on the King of Hadlarata for a moment.

Whether his daring defiance against the Archbishop, seeking balance between wizards and the church, or his acceptance of death to teach his sons a final lesson, it revealed the prowess and dignity of this 'Lion' king.

But he was too old. In comparison, his two sons fell far short. Perhaps that was why Bazeel hadn't decided on a successor for so long.

Lynn waited, seeing Hatar still lost in his thoughts. "Congratulations on seizing the throne, Your Highness... no, I should say Your Majesty!"

"The situation in the capital is complex. We need more forces to suppress the resistance, and more importantly, we haven't captured your brother, Harold. He's a significant threat..."

Hatar picked up the blood-stained crown, then glanced at the trembling servants huddled in the corner, and coldly ordered, "Kill them, Master Anthony..."

These witnesses couldn't live after seeing Bazeel die by their hands!

Anthony didn't act immediately. Instead, he glanced at Lynn. Seeing no objection, he extended his hand, and a blue-purple electric surge immediately enveloped the room.

In an instant, these palace servants convulsed and cried out, their lives snuffed out.

Hatar noted Anthony's hesitation but said nothing. He called the guards stationed outside, issuing an order to hunt down Harold throughout the city.

"For his dissatisfaction with his father's confinement, colluding with Archbishop Anluke, and the attempted assassination of the king, spread this throughout the capital in the shortest time possible!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The guards promptly answered, rushing out to relay the orders.

At that moment, a powerful surge of magic suddenly emanated from afar. Anthony sensed something amiss and looked outside.

Anluke was already dead. Who else could wield such potent magic?

Lynn didn't notice, but observed Anthony's reaction. Just as they were about to inquire, a crimson beam shot into the sky, exploding.

"It's fireworks!"

...

Outside Hatar's residence, the musketeers stationed there, bored after securing the capital, speculated on the rewards they'd receive.

"This Hadlarata capital is a mess, not as pretty as Iyeita," scoffed Old York. He had anticipated a grander city upon hearing it was the capital of a kingdom but found it underwhelming.

"The wizard lords said it, didn't they? Beyond the land of wizards, there are just a bunch of ignorant barbarians who can't even distinguish if the ground is flat or round." Apu, born in the land of wizards, responded disdainfully. He then shivered and muttered, "You watch here; I'll go relieve myself..."

Born in the wizard lands, Apu held no reverence for nobility. He swiftly turned, faced the debris, and without further ado, relieved himself in the prince's residence. Wasn't he the first to do so?

Pleased with himself, he noticed something glistening amid the ruins. Could it be a treasure hidden in the prince's residence?

Immediately, Apu's mind raced. Although the musketeers prohibited looting and plundering, as long as no one saw him, it wouldn't count as a violation. With his practiced swiftness, he had already acquired quite a few valuables.

Lost in thought, Apu crouched down. Unexpectedly, the shimmering object flew straight towards him.

Did this thing come straight to him?

In a split second, as the last thought crossed Apu's mind, a small emblem struck his head, rendering him unconscious. He collapsed on the ground.

"Apu, did you trip over your own pee?" Old York approached, seeing Apu lying there, teasingly.

Apu staggered to his feet, a beautifully crafted badge embedded in his forehead.

As Old York stepped closer, he noticed this too. Before he could ask, Apu suddenly raised his musket!

The black muzzle was aimed directly at his head. Old York's hairs stood on end, and just as the trigger was pulled, there was a momentary pause.

The gunshot didn't sound. Old York realized Apu's musket was probably soaked due to the rain, rendering it unusable. But Apu wouldn't joke with a musket, and immediately, he shouted to the surroundings.

"Alert! Apu might be under someone's control. Subdue him!"

Several musketeers, upon hearing the cry, rushed in. Out of concern for their companion, none wielded firearms, attempting to restrain him.

However, Apu, usually mischievous and slippery, displayed extraordinary strength and combat skills, turning the musket into a blunt weapon, quickly incapacitating them all.

Fortunately, more reinforcements arrived swiftly. Many aimed their muskets, but before they could fire, a piercing light emitted from Apu's fingertip, dispelling the darkness and blinding everyone present.

A chorus of cries erupted as the temporarily blinded Old York and others, relying on instinct, indiscriminately aimed their muskets at Apu's position, causing considerable friendly fire.

When they regained their sight, Ham, arriving with a team, found Apu had vanished without a trace.

"Quick! Use the fireworks to notify Lord Lynn!" Old York shouted urgently.

Ham didn't waste time asking for details. Hastily loading the unique projectile into his musket, he fired into the sky. A burst of red light exploded in the dark night sky...

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