Ch 124 - What do you want?

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"Y-You! You can't do that!" one of the nobles stammered, his voice trembling as he pointed an accusing finger at Alex. The room, once a bastion of noble arrogance, was now suffused with an air of fear and tension.

Alex chuckled darkly, his piercing gaze sweeping across the chamber. "Oh, but I can. And I will." His voice was calm, yet every word struck like a thunderclap. "Your crimes—bullying commoners, suppressing them under your boots, scheming in the shadows, and spilling innocent blood—will no longer go unpunished. You've lived as parasites, feeding off the kingdom's lifeblood. Today, the reckoning begins."

The chamber erupted in murmurs, a cacophony of fear and outrage among the nobles. One middle-aged noble, his face flushed with anger, stood and slammed his hand on the table. "How dare you speak to us this way, you insolent pheasant! You think—"

Schwip—Thud!

Before the noble could finish his sentence, Alex's blade flashed, severing the man's head cleanly. The gruesome sound of his body collapsing to the floor silenced the room instantly. Gasps and horrified whispers spread like wildfire as the surviving nobles recoiled in shock.

Alex flicked the blood from his blade, his expression unchanging. "Let me make one thing clear. I am not Julius Novachrono. I am not soft-hearted, and I will not tolerate insolence. I reward those who deserve it, and I punish those who violate the laws of this kingdom. Bark at me again, and you'll meet the same fate as him."

He sheathed his sword, his eyes narrowing. "You've mistaken kindness for weakness for far too long. But the kingdom's ruin isn't due to external threats—it's because of inner termites like you. I intend to cleanse this rot, starting here and now."

Secre, standing silently behind Alex, observed the proceedings with her usual calm demeanor. Yet, even she couldn't help but feel a pang of unease at his ruthless efficiency.

Turning to her with a softer expression, Alex spoke, "Secre, you've seen this kingdom crumble over centuries, haven't you? I know you understand what I'm doing here."

Her crimson eyes locked onto his, and for a moment, the faintest flicker of approval crossed her face. "You're different from the prince," she said flatly. "You'll carry out what others fear to even speak of."

Alex smiled at her comment but returned his attention to the nobles, who now sat frozen in terror. "Now then," he continued, his voice dropping into a dangerously low tone, "each of you will return the wealth you've stolen. Every last coin hidden away in your estates, your vaults, your secret caches—I want it all in the royal treasury. The kingdom is in ruins, and your ill-gotten gains will be used to rebuild it."

"What if we refuse?" a trembling voice dared to ask.

Alex turned his cold gaze to the speaker, his lips curling into a smirk. "Refuse?" He chuckled softly, the sound sending chills down the spines of everyone present. "Please, refuse. Give me an excuse to visit your estates personally and finish what I started here."

The silence that followed was deafening. No one dared to meet his gaze.

Satisfied, Alex turned to Secre. "Let's go. I've wasted enough time on these parasites."

As they walked out, Secre glanced at him. "Do you think they'll actually comply?"

Alex smirked, his devilish charm slipping back into place. "Most will. Fear is a wonderful motivator. But I hope a few resist. It's always satisfying to make examples."

Secre raised an eyebrow, her tone still deadpan. "You're dangerous, Alex. When I first met you as a child, you were so… sweet."

"Hah!" Alex laughed heartily. "Life changes people, Secre. And besides, haven't you changed in these past 500 years? Life's unpredictability is what makes it interesting."

Secre paused, her lips twitching faintly in what might have been the ghost of a smile. "Life is interesting because it's unpredictable… an interesting thought."

The Magic Knight HQ: Setting the Stage

When Alex and Secre arrived at Julius Novachrono's office, they found the Magic Emperor pacing nervously, his usual calm demeanor nowhere to be seen.

"Alex!" Julius nearly shouted, rubbing his temples in exasperation. "What have you done?! I heard reports—death? At the Magic Parliament? Do you realize the chaos this will cause?!"

Alex leaned casually against the wall, crossing his arms. "Relax, Julius. It's all under control."

"Under control?!" Julius's voice rose in pitch. "You executed two nobles! Do you have any idea—"

"They were scum," Alex interrupted his tone firm. "And their deaths sent a clear message to the others. The kingdom doesn't need parasites. It needs leaders who care about its people. Besides," he added with a sly grin, "you'll thank me later."

"Thank you? For what?" Julius asked incredulously.

"For clearing the way," Alex said, stepping forward. "You're going to be the next King of the Clover Kingdom."

The room fell silent. Julius stared at Alex as if he'd grown a second head. "King? Me? That's—"

"Exactly what the people want," Alex cut him off. "I saw it during the Star Festival. The citizens trust you more than any noble or royal. They believe in you, Julius. And with the Kira family weakened, the path is clear. I'll secure the support of the Silva and Vermillion houses. Once we dismantle the remaining opposition, no one will stand in your way."

Julius opened his mouth to protest, but a loud voice interrupted him.

"I agree with Alex."

Everyone turned as the office door slammed open, revealing Mereoleona Vermillion. Her fiery aura filled the room as she strode inside, her presence commanding immediate attention.

"Mereoleona?" Julius blinked, surprised. "You—"

"The Vermillion family supports Julius Novachrono as the next King," she declared boldly. "And Alex, I have a question for you."

Alex tilted his head, smirking. "What is it, Lioness?"

Mereoleona grinned, her sharp teeth glinting in the light. "What do you want, Alex? A boy or a girl?"

The room froze. Julius's jaw dropped, Secre blinked in confusion, and Alex—ever the confident one—let out a booming laugh.

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