527. Absolute Power Corrupts

Sylvester's words took King Conrad by surprise. He looked at him in confusion and feared for his life like never before. "You… For how long have you been planning this?" 

"From the day you revealed your plot to use me to kill your sister. I don't take kindly to those who try to stab me in the back, especially not if they're Kings or lords." Sylvester replied and got closer to Conrad, grabbing him by the neck. The man may be an Archwizard, but he was nothing compared to Sylvester now. 

"Step away from my brother!" Conrad's younger brother, Rainer, came forward to plead. "He did what all monarchs do. That's how one rules their kingdom."