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Chapter 249 Goodbye, Lyra!

Chapter 249 Goodbye, Lyra! (Please subscribe!)

"No, buddy..."

Looking at the low, dilapidated wooden house, Xia En almost blurted out a sarcastic remark.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that Edward's situation within the Kingdom of Turin might not be so good.

The previous assassination attempt was only one aspect.

More importantly, Edward, as a prince, only had one bodyguard, George, who was only of the fifth rank.

This is enough to illustrate his dire situation.

It's likely that renting this small cabin in the City of Giant Trees has already placed a considerable burden on Edward.

Realizing this, Xia En immediately composed himself and spoke frankly.

"I think this place is not bad, Yan Yan, let's go."

Edward was initially quite embarrassed and ashamed because of the shabby state of his residence.

But seeing Xia En's nonchalant attitude, he naturally knew that Xia En was saving face for him, and he couldn't help but feel a little touched.

In reality, Edward's situation was worse than Shane had anticipated.

Although he was the fifth prince of the Kingdom of Turin, he was also the least valued prince.

the reason is simple.

Edward was not the son of the Queen or Princess of Turin, but the son of an ordinary village woman.

In other words, he was actually the king's illegitimate son.

In the Kingdom of Turin, which upholds the code of chivalry, illegitimate children are considered dishonorable to the entire family, bringing chaos and disgrace.

It would have been better if the King of Turin hadn't formally recognized Edward as his son, but had only shown him care in secret.

Edward might grow up peacefully, eventually becoming a farmer and a wealthy man, spending his later years in quiet contentment.

But perhaps it's because of so-called love, or maybe it's just a momentary impulse.

The King of Turin chose the worst possible path—

He brought Edward back to the palace in a grand ceremony, bestowed upon him the surname "Phoenix," and officially made him the fifth prince of the Kingdom of Turin.

Such absurd behavior naturally caused a huge uproar in the Kingdom of Turin.

But the king went his own way and suppressed all dissenting voices.

No matter how angry the people of the Kingdom of Turin were, they dared not openly defy the king.

Therefore, they turned their anger towards the innocent Edward.

The fact that a lowly illegitimate child became the prince of the kingdom and even obtained the right of succession naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of many people.

This is the root cause of Edward's miserable situation.

His trip to the City of Giant Trees to attend the International Conference may well have been motivated by a desire to escape the intense public opinion back home.

Edward just didn't expect...

He wanted to avoid trouble, but trouble always seemed to find him.

Just like right now.

Edward was about to lead Shane into the cabin to rest when he heard an unfriendly voice behind him.

"Isn't this our fifth prince, His Highness Edward?"

The speaker was a chubby young man, also dressed in fine clothes, with chubby cheeks, and seemed to be a few years younger than Edward.

He looks like a pampered aristocrat.

George recognized him, frowned slightly, and whispered to Shane and the other man, "This is the Prime Minister's youngest son, Sime."

"He and Prince Edward were at odds even within the kingdom."

Ximei glanced at the low wooden house behind Edward and couldn't help but sneer.

"Hmph, no wonder it's the child of a prostitute."

"The style of this house really complements yours!"

The people of Turin never hesitated to speculate and comment on Edward's mother with the utmost malice.

This pressure became unbearable for her, ultimately leading her to commit suicide.

In Edward's mind, his mother has always been his biggest weakness!

Upon hearing this, Edward immediately frowned, a dark anger surging in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "My mother is not a prostitute!"

“Sime, I believe you have insulted the honor of the royal family.”

You must apologize to me!

Xi Mei was stunned for a moment, feeling a little flustered.

He hadn't expected Edward to react so strongly, and to act so forcefully.

Normally, Edward would just silently endure such sarcasm, leading Sime to mistakenly believe that he was very weak and timid.

Therefore, Edward's sudden counterattack was beyond Sime's expectations.

However, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xi Mei was naturally unwilling to apologize so easily, and stubbornly retorted.

"I'm just stating the facts. Should I be punished for telling the truth?"

"Oh?"

A cold glint flashed in Edward's eyes as he questioned, "So, you believe that the current King of Turin, my father, is a man who has a child with a prostitute?"

Upon hearing this question, Xi Mei was visibly shaken and turned pale.

He finally realized that he had made a serious mistake.

It's perfectly acceptable to belittle and ridicule Edward and his mother.

After all, being born out of wedlock is bound to bring disdain and criticism.

But if the King of Turin is involved, the problem becomes very serious!
No matter what, he is the king of a country. How dare you speak ill of him in public? Do you still want to live in the kingdom in the future?

Standing nearby, Shane also noticed the subtlety of Edward's words and couldn't help but look at him with newfound respect.

Although the fifth prince looks weak, he is clearly cunning and resourceful.

There is also the possibility that this weak and vulnerable appearance is just a disguise!

"As expected, no one who can become a prince is an ordinary person."

Xia En sighed inwardly.

"But what does that have to do with me?"

He traveled back to this era not to help any prince seize the throne, and he had little interest in the love, hate, and grudges within the Kingdom of Turin.

After all.

If what Shane guessed is true, the Great Flood was only about ten years away from this era.

So-called princes and kings are nothing more than a ripple in a flood.

At this moment, Edward and Sime's argument attracted the attention of other passersby on the street.

The group of Blackflame Walkers, who were about to enter through the gate, also turned their gaze in this direction.

"what?"

One of the petite figures in black robes looked at Xia En and the other person, who were also wearing long robes, and couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

"Irina, what's wrong?"

Beside her, Sergei, as strong as a brown bear, asked in a deep, gruff voice.

As inhabitants of the far north, their language pronunciation differs somewhat from that of the common language on the mainland.

Irina stared at Yan Yan in the crowd and whispered.

"Look at that man in black robes, doesn't he look a bit like the king?"

Sergei glanced in that direction and couldn't help but laugh, "He's wearing a long robe, how could you tell he resembles the king?"

Irina protested, "It's about her figure! Her figure!"

Sergei remained unconvinced, casually remarking, "There are plenty of people in the world with similar builds."

"Besides, the king is currently fighting a bloody battle in the north, why would he come to attend such a meaningless conference?"

The Black Flame Walkers are the elite of the Great Yan Kingdom, accustomed to the life of ascetic monks, and are natural-born battle maniacs.

I couldn't help but feel a little disdain for the refined and peaceful atmosphere of the elves.

"That's true..."

Irina had to admit that Sergei was right.

But she always felt that the man in black robes not only resembled the king in physique, but also carried a very unique and familiar aura.

At this time on the field.

Edward insisted that Sime apologize.

However, Ximei, concerned for his reputation, hesitated to bow his head and refused to admit that he had any disrespect for the king.

For a moment, the two sides were deadlocked.

Suddenly, a distinguished young man spoke up. "Edward, that's about enough."

Upon seeing this young man, the crowd stirred slightly.

"It's His Highness Prince Carlo, the Second Prince!"

"I didn't expect him to attend the International Conference too!"

"Actually, I heard that this Second Prince is the core figure of the delegation and can make decisions on behalf of the King, while the others are just secondary figures."

Unlike Edward, who was infamous and in an awkward situation, Prince Carol garnered a lot of attention as soon as he appeared.

This second prince was a strong contender for the throne and had made significant contributions on several occasions.

My reputation level has already been raised to a very high level.

Upon hearing Carlo's words of advice, Edward's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.

But he still gritted his teeth and said, "It's okay to stop here, but Ximei has to apologize first!"

With Carlo's support, Ximei's eyes immediately lit up, and he spoke with full confidence.

"I didn't say anything wrong, why should I apologize?"

"……you!"

Just as Edward was about to speak, another girl of similar age in the crowd coldly rebuked him.

"Enough, Edward, how much longer are you going to let outsiders watch this farce?"

This woman's identity is also extraordinary; she is the fourth princess of the Kingdom of Turin and has always maintained good relations with the prime minister's family.

Speaking out at this moment was clearly a blatant act of favoritism towards Ximei.

Anyone with eyes can see that the second prince and the fourth princess are working together to put pressure on Edward.

The sense of rejection and disgust is extremely obvious.

There's nothing we can do; he's an illegitimate child.

Edward clenched his fists, his face filled with humiliation.

He had long known that his older brother and sister disliked him, but seeing them siding with an outsider still chilled him to the bone.

Seeing the situation reverse, Xi Mei became even more arrogant.

The two men, dressed in black robes and looking particularly suspicious, quickly became his targets.

"Your Highness Edward, why do you spend all your time with these suspicious and furtive people?"

"What if there's an assassin mixed in with them?"

Xi Mei said sarcastically, "Oh, I see."

“Birds of a feather flock together.”

"His Highness is the son of a prostitute, so naturally he enjoys associating with such lowlifes."

Shane frowned slightly.

He was originally too lazy to get involved in such trivial matters, but now that the other party was pointing their finger at him and cursing him, he naturally couldn't stay out of it any longer.

Just as Xia En was about to teach the chubby boy a lesson, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd not far away.

"what happened?"

Prince Carlo turned around to look.

Soon, a concerned citizen responded, "It's Her Majesty the Queen's carriage!"

"Her Majesty the Empress has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became excited.

Having been in the City of Giant Trees for so long, they had heard many tales of this queen candidate from the elves.

But this was the first time I'd ever seen them in person!
—Although she has not yet been formally crowned, people have already gotten used to calling her "Her Majesty the Empress".

This also shows the prestige of this elf.

Carlo, who had maintained a calm and composed demeanor until now, couldn't help but show a solemn expression. He straightened his clothes and looked seriously in the direction from which the sound came.

I want to make a good impression on the Elf Queen.

The Kingdom of Turin is also a well-known powerful nation on the continent.

But in this era, the most powerful force is still the Elf Kingdom, which possesses advanced technology and magic!

Naturally, the Elf Queen was also one of the most powerful people in the world.

The fourth princess, who had been making things difficult for Edward, looked over with anticipation and admiration.

As a fellow woman, the Elf Queen was like a role model to her.

In the blink of an eye.

People's attention was completely drawn to the Elf Queen, and Edward and Sime, who had previously been the center of attention, were now ignored.

Edward sighed, his expression a complex mix of envy and bitterness.

Like everyone else, Shane also looked in the direction from which the Empress had come.

soon.

A steam locomotive, emitting steam and composed of pipes, levers, and gears, slowly came into view.

Xia En's expression became somewhat strange.

Although it is a steam locomotive, its design is still very similar to that of traditional horse-drawn carriages, with enclosed carriages and windows on both sides.

The vehicle's exterior was adorned with numerous exquisite and beautiful decorations, and several elven attendants followed on either side of the vehicle.

The art style looks quite eclectic.

However, the setup was still quite luxurious.

Some people were a little disappointed that they didn't get to see the Elf Queen.

But that's it.

A gentle voice came from inside the carriage.

"What happened here?"

Clearly, the earlier dispute was the reason the Queen approached.

Xi Mei hurriedly explained, "It's just a minor dispute."

"No need for Your Majesty to worry about it."

He was a smart man; he knew that if things escalated, it would do no good for either himself or the Kingdom of Turin.

Moreover, even the second prince and the fourth princess could not protect themselves in front of the Elf Queen.

"Really? I heard someone refer to our guests from [Giant Tree City] as lowlifes?"

As they spoke, the person inside the car gently pulled back the curtain and looked outside.

Everyone held their breath, staring nervously at the window, afraid of missing the Elf Queen's true appearance.

After the curtains were drawn back, people fell into a daze.

The person inside the car possessed breathtaking beauty, with features that seemed to be the most perfect creation of heaven.

She was so beautiful, her platinum blonde hair, reaching her waist, cascading naturally and shimmering in the light, reminiscent of the cool moonlight of a night.

Even just showing half of her profile is enough to captivate countless hearts.

This is the Queen of the Elves!
With such stunning beauty, it's no wonder she rarely appears in the city.

Many people felt at that moment that the trip was worthwhile.

But soon, people were astonished to find that the Queen's gaze remained fixed in one direction for a long time.

And, gradually...

Her eyes welled up with a misty haze, like pearls covered in dust.

People couldn't help but feel pity for him.

Who on earth could possibly break such a woman's heart?

But in the next moment.

The Queen suddenly smiled—a smile of pure joy, more beautiful than the blooming of a thousand flowers.

The shock of this shift from sadness to surprise left people speechless for a moment.

Then, to everyone's disbelief,