Back in the palace, Eleanor finally stepped out of the king's chamber. The head of the imperial army, one of the oldest generals and Eris's father, the Duke of Silverheart, bowed before her, just as everyone else.
She was now the queen regnant until the next king would be crowned. Undoubtedly Lucian.
"What are your orders, your majesty?" The Duke asked.
"I hereby declare the first prince of Darconia, Cedric Von Drakkar, the prime suspect of the murder of King Kaiden. He shall be stripped of every privilege of his title and is declared wanted dead or alive"
Her words stunned everyone. Why was the first prince, who had just returned a hero, being labelled the culprit? The Duke bowed, "Your wish is my command. He shall be captured and brought straight to you."
Inside the king's chambers, Lucian stared at Kaiden's body with his hands clenched. He never expected Cedric to go as far as killing their father. They had differences but it was uncalled for.
