Chapter 262: Fergus Archer’s fury, Old Mrs. Mason’s doom
Prince Ashby’s Eastern Palace was located on the east side of the Imperial Palace, about five kilometers away from it. In terms of scale, it was the undisputed second-largest residence in the capital, with the Imperial Palace itself being the largest. The mansions of the aristocrats, residences of the generals, and palaces of the other princes were deliberately built several levels below the scale of the Eastern Palace in order to showcase the majesty of the royal family and the distinction between ruler and subject.
In front of the Eastern Palace’s main gate, two teams of middle-aged generals clad in armor guarded it. The left team and right team each had five members, all tall, imposing figures, with remarkable auras and late-stage dark energy mastery.
Without exception, the street in front of the gate was very wide and empty, with hardly any pedestrians in sight. This was because it was a private road for Prince Ashby’s travels, and ordinary people had no right to pass through.
Roar! Roar! Roar! Suddenly, several thunderous tiger roars echoed from the distance. The ten middle-aged generals guarding the gate exchanged glances, and one of them said excitedly, “He’s here! Lord Archer is here! Get ready!”
Fergus Archer, leading two of his Tiger Generals, rushed straight to Prince Ashby’s Eastern Palace. Gerard, who was following behind, had already called Prince Ashby to report the situation at Hill Riverside.
The victory at Hill Riverside saw Sean gravely injured by Fergus Archer and falling off a cliff, undoubtedly dead. More than half of the twenty Complete Stage elders sent by Prince Roscoe were also killed by Gerard’s men.
This battle had been a resounding success, and naturally, Prince Ashby was overjoyed. As a result, he had the ten middle-aged generals greet Fergus Archer at the main gate.
Initially, the covert alliance between Prince Ashby and Fergus Archer in recent years was a relatively secretive affair, not openly publicized. Therefore, after arriving at the capital, Fergus Archer had stationed his three Tiger Generals and the Black-Scaled Python in Hill Riverside to await the right moment. He had intended to visit Prince Ashby’s Eastern Palace alone.
Unexpectedly, on his way, he learned about Julia’s dubious relationship with Sean and her private visit to tip him off. Enraged, Fergus Archer changed his plans, summoning his three Tiger Generals and the Black-Scaled Python to join him in the Jade Restaurant to hunt down Sean.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.
The Jade Restaurant was razed to the ground by the Black-Scaled Python’s tail, shocking the entire capital and exposing Fergus Archer’s whereabouts, leaving no need for further concealment.
“Welcome, Lord Archer!” When Fergus Archer and his entourage appeared on the wide and empty street, still twenty meters away, the ten middle-aged generals stood in two rows, bowing to Fergus Archer.
However… Roar! Accompanied by a tiger roar, the Black Marsh Rhinotigers didn’t slow down. Fergus Archer didn’t even glance at the ten middle-aged generals before charging into the Eastern Palace, followed closely by his two Tiger Generals.
The speed of the tiger was as fast as a gust of wind, and its massive body was giant like an SUV. As it ran, it raised a strong wind that blew against the ten middle-aged generals, hitting their faces! “Truly worthy of being the Lord Archer of the South Forest, such a heroic demeanor!” “I’m afraid none of us can defeat the fierce tiger under the Lord Archer one-on-one!” “It’s an honor to meet the Lord Archer in person!” The ten men stared at Fergus Archer’s retreating figure, whispering quietly. Even though they had just been ignored by Fergus Archer as if they were air, they didn’t take it to heart! It seemed as if it should be that way! In their hearts, there was only deep admiration for Fergus Archer…
In the vast Eastern Palace! Roar! The roar of the tiger was like rolling thunder, instantly spreading throughout the entire Eastern Palace, frightening the palace maids and servants, who screamed and scattered like birds on a tree. Whoosh! Whoosh… Several figures flew out of the main hall, the leader of which was the master of the Eastern Palace, Prince Ashby!
“Hahaha…” Seeing Fergus Archer, Prince Ashby laughed loudly: “Welcome, welcome, Lord Archer!” Following Prince Ashby were several others. Prince Ashby turned and said, “Let me introduce you all to Lord Archer!” “My brother, Prince William!” “Prince Green!” “This is the head of the Campbell family, Chuck Campbell!” “And this…” “The true controller of the Mason family, Old Mrs. Mason, Sean’s grandmother!”
There were nine sons of the current Padishah, of which the eldest prince, the fifth prince, and the ninth prince died prematurely. The remaining six were divided into three factions: Prince Ashby, ranked second, along with the third prince, Prince William, and the seventh prince, Prince Green. Prince Roscoe, Julia’s father Prince Adam, and the eighth prince belonged to the same faction. Among the six princes, they were divided into three factions, each competing with one another! Previously, they were evenly matched! But now! After the battle at Hill Riverside, Prince Roscoe was defeated and perhaps not to be Prince Ashby’s match anymore!
The three princes gathered in the Eastern Palace, which showed the importance Prince Ashby attached to this battle! In addition to Prince William and Prince Green, several heads of the capital families supporting Prince Ashby had also come, including Old Mrs. Mason, who had just joined Prince Ashby’s camp. “Sean’s grandmother?” Hearing Prince Ashby’s introduction, Fergus Archer ignored Prince William, Prince Green, and the others. His eyes narrowed, and he looked at Old Mrs. Mason with cold, dark eyes, snorting, “Well, you’re here!” As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped off the tiger’s back! Boom! The moment his massive 500-pound body landed on the ground, the earth seemed to tremble violently!
Facing Fergus Archer’s fierce gaze, Old Mrs. Mason’s face changed drastically, and she hurriedly said, “Please calm down, Lord Archer! Although Sean is a member of the Mason family, he was expelled five years ago…” “Shut your damn mouth!” Fergus Archer rushed to Old Mrs. Mason’s side in a few steps, grabbed her neck without explanation, and lifted her up with a slight force, angrily saying, “I don’t want to hear your nonsense!” “Sean, that bastard, killed my Black Scale Python, ruining my hope of advancing to the Bright Realm!” “Now he’s dead!” “This responsibility must be borne by your Mason family!”
The Black Scale Python was extremely important to Fergus Archer! On the way here, Fergus Archer had been holding back a bellyful of anger! He had nowhere to vent it! But now, he had run into Old Mrs. Mason in the Eastern Palace! Fergus Archer didn’t care about the current relationship between Sean and the Mason family. This old lady was Sean’s grandmother, and that was enough! Old Mrs. Mason’s face turned black! Good grief! Fergus Archer had killed Sean, eliminating a major hidden danger for the Mason family. Old Mrs. Mason was initially overjoyed and had even wanted to thank Fergus Archer in person, but who could have imagined that as soon as they met, Fergus Archer would try to kill her?!? With her late-stage dark energy, she had not yet broken through to the Complete Stage realm. In front of Fergus Archer, she was like a weak old hen, unable to resist!
Held by her neck and suspended in midair, her feet off the ground, Old Mrs. Mason’s face turned purple, her veins bulging, her eyelids rolling, and she seemed about to pass out and die any minute!