Scepter of Thorns

"Have you seen the play?"

"A moment's leave."

"Although I am on the stage, I am watching a play."

"Very well, then tell me the story."

"It seems that I can only compromise...well, the name of this story is "Black Apocalypse."

The saint broke through the deceit of the liar and plunged into the black sheep's fence.There were still lies in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up unnaturally. ——"Black Apocalypse"※※※

"Be obedient, Ostana, the situation here is too complicated." Tianwang comforted his daughter distressedly, "You have to go to a safe place."

"Is that why you sent me to the countryside?" Ostana looked at him dumbly. "Is that true?"

"Yeah, what's the matter?" Mephisto patted her head, "Don't think too much about it."

Ostana's heart seemed to be covered with a thick layer of ice, and even her eyes lost their luster.

Did he... know?Did you know that the spar was stolen?She recalled the hemolytic circles she had drawn a few days ago, they lit up for a while, and then never lit up again.

Because there is no blood relationship between them.

The truth is so ironic.Ostana destroyed the magic circle and sat blankly in her palace all night.The next day, Mephisto came in with his servants to send her away from the royal city.

So, does he really want to send himself to the countryside, or is he exiled in disguise?Can she come back?

"No..." Ostana clutched his sleeve tightly, like a drowning man grasping the last straw, "Dad, I don't want to go, please, let me stay?!"

"Squeak——" the door of the palace was pushed open, and the queen hurried over with her skirt in hand, her makeup was messed up, "Your Majesty, what are you doing here? You don't want Ostana anymore!!"

She fell to her knees at Mephisto's feet, sobbing softly.The two women had tears in their eyes, and Mephisto felt a little difficult for a while.

"Calm down, Dorothy." He helped the queen up and said helplessly, "I'm here for her safety."

The queen wore a red tube top, and her slightly pointed chin lightly rubbed against the back of Mephisto's hand.Her face was a little flirtatious and coquettish, but at the moment, there was only a lovely and pitiful face.

"You can't..."

"No."

"It seems that you have made up your mind, Your Majesty." She looked at Ostana sadly, "Honey, you can only listen to your father."

Ostana silently packed her personal things, because she knew that the ending could not be changed.When she boarded the carriage, she saw the queen standing behind Mephisto and smiling haggardly, "Good journey, my little princess."

She should have felt sad, but that smile somehow made her uncomfortable.This smile is too standard, and even the slightest sadness is easily revealed, as if it has been practiced countless times in the mirror.

As the carriage started to drive, Ostana drew down the curtains and stopped looking at the scenery of the royal city.

If even the father is not the real father, then the mother may not be credible either.

When the road was rough and the carriage bumped, she took out a wet handkerchief from her bag and covered her mouth and nose.

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The Queen of Hearts ordered, "When you leave the royal city, arrest the princess."

Her subordinates bowed their heads and said, "Yes, Your Majesty the Queen."

In the wilderness, a carriage covered with a curtain rolled over on the ground, and several attendants and coachman fell unconscious on the ground.Ostana also pretended to be unconscious and lay on her stomach with her head down, but there was still a gap between her hair. She looked around quietly through the gap, but there was no one.

After waiting quietly for 10 minutes, she got up from the ground, took a perfume bottle tied to the eaves of the car, and planned to leave like this.But Ostana was still too immature, and when she stood up, dozens of masked Celestial Clans with spread wings fell from the sky and surrounded her.

Ostana panicked all of a sudden. Her original plan was to get away, and she never thought that there would be people chasing and killing her.But she immediately realized that the people sent by the Heavenly King to escort the princess couldn't be only a few unconscious ones, but her plan could easily succeed with only one incense bottle, so the people who secretly protected must be eliminated.

It goes without saying that the murderer is the group of people in front of him.

Ostana trembled nervously, and quietly opened the small bag to take out something, but someone behind her slammed her knees hard, causing her to fall to the ground and cannot move.

"You..." The princess screamed loudly, "My father knew that the queen had a problem! You will be the first to be suspected of arresting my queen like this!!"

In fact, she was just talking nonsense, because the queen's farewell smile always made her feel very uncomfortable.Unexpectedly, this group of people really stopped and looked at each other.It seems to be communicating silently.

Ostana's heart sank.

Although she felt an inexplicable sense of alienation from the queen, she still respected and loved her as a mother in her heart, but the reality hit her hard.Taking advantage of their distraction, Ostana took the thing out of her bag and wrote something quietly under her skirt.

The group finally decided to take her away.A Celestial Clan picked her up by the neck and raised his right hand to knock her unconscious.Just when Ostana was in despair, the sharp power entered the Celestial Clan's chest, and with the blood gushing out, she wanted to scream in fear, but she couldn't help it, she could only cover her mouth and tremble .

The blond young man drew out his blood-stained scepter and said softly, "We meet again, Your Royal Highness."

After finishing speaking, he turned around to face the group of people, turned his staff a few times in his hand, and the Celestial Clan on the opposite side also formed a magic circle, looking at him vigilantly.

The magic was activated, and the gorgeous light instantly illuminated the wasteland. Ostana closed her eyes in fright. She heard the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground, and the smell of blood became stronger.After a few minutes, the surroundings became quiet, except for a sigh-like murmur.

"Sweet dreams, everyone."

The princess couldn't bear it any longer, and fell on the ground and cried in a daze.

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Ostana had a happy home three days ago.

Although she is a bit willful, even though her father is always busy, and even though her mother's smile reveals a slight sense of alienation, she is still very happy.Because although she is willful, she has a father and mother who love her; although her father is very busy, he will always take time to accompany her and listen to her chirping and telling interesting stories; although her mother is a little strange, she will still be very gentle Touched her head and told her to be good and be a lady.

Three days ago Ostana was a princess.

And now, the blond man handed her a mask and said with a half-smile, "There is a banquet held by your father tonight to announce the legal status of his other illegitimate son. If you want, then you will attend as my dance partner .”

Once upon a time, there was a willful but clever princess. Suddenly one day, she lost all those who loved her. Her father exiled her, and her mother sent someone to hunt her down. The person who rescued her was not a knight, nor a prince, but her father. political opponents.He is not out of love, nor out of sympathy, but out of desire for power.

She put on the mask and said dumbly, "Okay."

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Banquet.

Edward took her by the hand and walked into the venue. Edmond was talking with someone not far away. When he saw the eldest son coming, he shook his wine glass and signaled to the other party before leaving.

"Why did you bring Miss Alice here?" He scolded warmly, "You know she can't speak, really."

"I'm sorry, Father." Edward bowed slightly, "It's just that Alice has never seen such a gorgeous scene, I'll take her here to have a look."

"Nonsense." Edmond turned his back, "You are too contemptuous of such a formal banquet, remember to send the lady back to Kajia District after the end."

"Yes."

The few nobles who were originally interested in Ostana dispersed one after another, and the Kajia district was populated by commoners, and the nobles often dismissed it.They were originally just dancing partners of Lord Curiosity, but now it seems that there is nothing wrong with them. They are just dumb folk girls. It is estimated that Lord just wants to try something new.

Ostana knew that those two people were trying to excuse herself, and she must not speak. The people here are all familiar nobles, and she can be recognized by her voice.But in such a scene, it is too rude to be silent and impolite, so the inability to speak can only be used as a shield.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help being surprised at the tacit understanding between the father and son.

The surroundings fell silent, and the well-dressed Tianwang couple walked from the door to the hall, and the nobles bowed and saluted along the way.Mephisto looked glorious tonight, as if he was decades younger, with a smile on his face, and he was extraordinarily approachable.

Only Ostana couldn't laugh when she thought about why he was so happy.

"I gather everyone here tonight because I want to use this day to announce one thing." Heavenly King held up his glass, "That is, I have finally found my wandering heir, a pure-blooded son of the Daulsas family. I solemnly announce Announce that he will take my place and become the next king of the heavens!"

This announcement was like a thunderstorm, and the nobles talked a lot, but Mephisto did not stop it.A young man in a golden red dress walked into the hall, and the cloak on his shoulders symbolized his noble status.

He walked slowly before the King of Heaven, his blond hair was combed into the same style as Mephisto's, but his young and handsome face made him look more masculine.The noble ladies exclaimed softly, shyly covering their flushed faces with fans.

"His eyes are pure light blue, like a lake reflecting the sky, very exciting, isn't it?" Edward whispered in Ostana's ear, but she stood there sluggishly, as if her soul had been shattered. Take time out.

It turns out that I am not the only one.

It turns out there are better kids out there.

It turned out...she was a complete joke.

"This is my son, the great prince of the heavens, the next king, and his name is Senna Dorsas!" Mephisto raised his opponent's right hand high, as if announcing the winner of the game.Senna smiled modestly and politely, looking generous but not arrogant.

The applause sounded, and the nobles stepped forward to congratulate, and seized the opportunity to have a word or two with the eldest prince.Ostana felt uncomfortable listening to those flattering congratulations.

Edward glanced at her lightly, and loosened his grip on her.The venue was full of hustle and bustle. He walked forward amidst the sound of wine glasses colliding and ice cubes hitting. The glass goblet was already empty, and the dizziness caused by alcohol made him a little unsteady.

"Be careful." Someone held his shoulders from behind, and the other party's voice was gentle and reproachful.A wine glass filled with fruit juice was handed over, "If there are still people toasting with you, drink this."

----Chapter72. Struggling & Finishing----