Adversary in the Autumn

"Charles accelerated his progress to take the throne?" Aster was listening to the shadow guard who reported the activity around Roagelt, the capital of Golden Camellia.

"Yes, Milord. After your arrival in Lantern Palace, Crown Prince has accelerated his progress, he starting to be even more active in many noble events or peasant festival, according to our informant inside the palace, there are many nobles who went in and out the Golden Palace to meet him," the informant reported everything.

"How about the Emperor himself, he must've noticed this, right?"

It was not right if Uncle Emperor didn't notice this. Charles was known for his grand stage, where he would steal all the attention and left people mesmerized with his absolute charisma. It was impossible if Uncle Emperor didn't take any measure into his consideration.