Regressing as the Reincarnated Bastard of the Sword Clan

Chapter 336

The Emperor’s voice from within the chamber remained silent.

However, the commotion within the palace showed no signs of stopping.

"That, that insolent...!"

"How dare he, even as a Grand Duke! Should we endure such outrageous conduct?"

"This is treasonous! Execute him for lèse-majesté immediately!"

From inside the chamber, the Court Duke’s faction was furiously complaining about Theo’s sudden intrusion.

“Let him in.”

A heavy voice resounded. However, it wasn’t the voice of Emperor Horik.

It was the sly voice of the Court Duke, cutting through the noise like a sharp blade. The tightly shut doors creaked open at last.

The Court Duke met Theo’s gaze with a cold, piercing stare.

“Grand Duke, it seems your remarkable father neglected to teach you even the most basic courtesies.”

The Court Duke’s biting remark hung in the air, but Theo dismissed it without much care.

“How peculiar. One would think that reproach should come from His Majesty, yet it is you, the Court Duke, flapping your tongue so freely.”

Theo’s retort, laced with sarcasm, was aimed directly at the Court Duke, causing the other officials to react furiously. They were ready to leap at him.

Even the Court Duke’s face contorted as if he’d just swallowed something bitter.

"That, that foul-mouthed brat!"

"Ragnar always oversteps its bounds! How dare you!"

"What is the Commander of the Knights doing? Why hasn’t that arrogant fool been thrown out already?"

In a sense, their anger was justified.

With the Emperor absent and no Prime Minister in sight, the Court Duke was the only one standing in as the Emperor’s proxy. However, none of this noise registered in Theo’s ears.

‘There’s no sign of him.’

Emperor Horik was nowhere to be seen. The Court Duke closed his eyes briefly before speaking.

“His Majesty’s health has rapidly declined, and as of today, he is no longer able to conduct state affairs.”

The Court Duke declared solemnly. Felix, standing beside Theo, visibly faltered upon hearing this.

“Is... is that true? Court Duke! Answer me! Are you saying His Majesty has lost consciousness?!”

Felix’s voice echoed with desperation, a cry of anguish that struck everyone present like a curse. His sorrow turned to a dangerous fury, and his aura became so intense it seemed he might draw his sword at any moment.

“Calm yourself. I understand your feelings, but you must not show your emotions here. The opportunity to bring them to justice will come.”

Theo’s telepathic message reached Felix, reining him in. Although Felix struggled to regain control, it was evident that he was barely suppressing the urge to draw his weapon.

“It is true. The best medical experts on the continent are attending to him diligently. You, Sir Felix, must fulfill your duties as well.”

Instead of answering, Theo gestured for Felix to follow him. Once they exited the palace, the conversation resumed.

“I’ll be blunt. His Majesty has likely been assassinated.”

Felix staggered as if struck, clutching his forehead as dizziness overtook him.

“Are you certain?”

“Yes. His bodyguard’s silence makes it highly probable.”

Felix recalled a chilling conversation with the Emperor:

"If you lose contact with Yoon, assume that I am dead."

The silence from Yoon, the Emperor’s most trusted guard, was proof enough. Theo’s words confirmed Felix’s darkest fears.

“The Crown Prince is in grave danger!” Felix exclaimed. The infant prince, the sole heir to the throne, was at the forefront of his thoughts.

“Wait.”

Theo’s firm voice stopped Felix in his tracks.

“I know what you’re thinking, but if you rush in now, you’ll die for nothing.”

“I don’t care! If I can protect the Crown Prince, I’ll give my life a hundred, a thousand times over!” Felix roared.

“What if His Majesty had a hidden daughter?”

Boom! Felix froze as if time itself had stopped. Even breathing felt impossible. His trembling gaze turned to Theo.

“A daughter?”

Theo’s steady voice shattered Felix’s disbelief.

“His Majesty entrusted a daughter to Ragnar in secret. Her name is Cassandra Edda. She was sent to Winterer for her safety because of her mother’s low status.”

Felix’s jaw dropped, unable to process the revelation. It made sense. The royal court was a battlefield; a child born to a concubine would have been targeted for assassination. Winterer was the perfect sanctuary.

“Can you stake your life on this claim?” Felix asked gravely.

“I’ve already sent a message summoning Cassandra to the capital. See her for yourself. If I’m lying, take my head,” Theo replied without hesitation.

Felix nodded, his resolve hardening.

“Once her lineage is verified, the Golden Lion Knights will support Cassandra Edda as the new Empress. Together, we will cut down those traitors.”

Felix extended his hand, his determination clear.

“Ragnar will also spill blood on this path.”@@@@