Synopsis and Starting Chapter Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Chapter 86
Chapter 87
Chapter 88
Chapter 89
Chapter 90
Chapter 91
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101
Chapter 102
Chapter 103
Chapter 104
Chapter 105
Chapter 106
Chapter 107
Chapter 108
Chapter 109
Chapter 110
Chapter 111
Chapter 112
Chapter 113
Chapter 114
Chapter 115
Chapter 116
Chapter 117
Chapter 118
Chapter 119
Chapter 120
Chapter 121
Chapter 122
Chapter 123
Chapter 124
Chapter 125
Chapter 126
Chapter 127
Chapter 128
Chapter 129
Chapter 130
Chapter 131
Chapter 132
Chapter 133
Chapter 134
Chapter 135
Chapter 136
Chapter 137
Chapter 138
Chapter 139
Chapter 140
Chapter 141
Chapter 142
Chapter 143
Chapter 144
Chapter 145
Chapter 146
Chapter 147
Chapter 148
Chapter 149
Chapter 150
Chapter 151
Chapter 152
Chapter 153
Chapter 154
Chapter 155
Chapter 156
Chapter 157
Chapter 158
Chapter 159
Chapter 160
Chapter 161
Chapter 162
Chapter 163
Chapter 164
Chapter 165
Chapter 166
Chapter 167
Chapter 168
Chapter 169
Chapter 170
Chapter 171
Chapter 172
Chapter 173
Chapter 174
Chapter 175
Chapter 176
Chapter 177
Chapter 178
Chapter 179
Chapter 180- 181
Chapter 182
Chapter 183
Chapter 184
Chapter 185
Chapter 186
Chapter 187
Chapter 188
Chapter 189
Chapter 190
Chapter 191
Chapter 192
Chapter 193
Chapter 194
Chapter 195
Chapter 196
Chapter 197
Chapter 198
Chapter 199
Chapter 200
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242 - Depressions And Measures Of Young Master
Chapter 243 - Young Lord’S Intention Was Actually This?
Chapter 244
Chapter 245 - Abnormal Camil
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Chapter 282
Chapter 283
Chapter 284
Chapter 285
Chapter 286
Chapter 287
Chapter 288
Chapter 289
Chapter 290
Chapter 291
Chapter 292
Chapter 293
Chapter 294
Chapter 295
Chapter 296
Chapter 297
Chapter 298
Chapter 299
Chapter 300
Chapter 301
Chapter 302
Chapter 303
Chapter 304
Chapter 305
Chapter 306
Chapter 307
Chapter 308
Chapter 309
Chapter 310
Chapter 311
Chapter 312
Chapter 313
Chapter 314
Chapter 315
Chapter 316
Chapter 317
Chapter 318
Chapter 319
Chapter 320
Chapter 321
Chapter 322
Chapter 323
Chapter 324
Chapter 325
Chapter 326
Chapter 327
Chapter 328
Chapter 329
Chapter 330
Chapter 331
Chapter 332 (End)
Categories Genre: Action, Adventure, All, Comedy, Completed, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, Shoujo, Xuanhuan Status: Completed ______
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Claire frowned, drumming her fingers on the table exasperatedly.
“Perhaps…” Philips suddenly said, his tone incredulous.
“Perhaps what?” Claire hurriedly asked.
“Perhaps it was mind control!” Philips uttered in a low voice.
“Impossible.” Xi Shaoqi humphed. “Such a low level technique, anyone would be able to tell. Those mind controlled have unfocused eyes and stutter. Anyone with the slightest bit of strength would be able to sense they are being mind controlled.”
“Not always.” Philips started to ponder, stroking his chin.
“What exceptions are there?” Mind control was no simple technique. Not only did the controller have to have very strong spiritual power, making a controlled person appear normal was exceptionally difficult.
“Rumors say there is a sub-artifact* that can control minds without anyone detecting it.” Philips frowned as he spoke, then shook his head. “But it’s not possible. The sub-artifact has already been missing for five hundred years. There is no way the Temple of Light would have it. However, if this sub-artifact was were to control someone’s mind, it would take a sorcerer to break through the spell.”
*Remember, Claire’s sword, the Azure Ripple blade, is an artifact, whereas this item is only a sub-artifact
“Has the Temple of Light ever approached my mother during the time she was imprisoned?”
“No. Because the situation is so serious, no one is allowed to visit, including his highness, the second prince, her highness, the princess, and Duke Hill himself.” Philips was certain.
“Humph!” Claire humphed coldly. Not being allowed to visit did not mean they could not reach her mother. She herself was a prime example.
“Divine Princess, what do we do next?” Philips asked.
Claire was quiet for a moment, then stood up. Her voice cold, she said, “Tonight, I will visit my mother to see what really happened. Wait for me to return before making any other moves.”
“That’s not possible, I’m afraid.” Philips shook his head slowly. “Currently, Calou is guarded by Tempest Warriors and members of the Griffin Squad. Even the Temple of Light sent a cardinal.”
Claire immediately understood. This time, the Temple of Light was pulling out all the stops.
“I reckon there are not only guards at the door, but also a barrier around her room. After all, the results of this case are extremely crucial,” Philips surmised.
“Has the Hill clan made any moves?” Claire’s eyes narrowed a cold glint flashing across her eyes. It was unlikely the Hill clan would do nothing after such huge developments.
“Divine Princess, your father was extremely anxious when the news came. He constantly meets with the second prince. However, Duke Hill, who had previously been calm, recognized something was wrong when he heard the news and requested to visit your mother, most likely to check if she was mind controlled. However, the Temple of Light refused him.”
“The Temple of Light does not have the right to refuse him.” Claire laughed coldly.
“Of course they do not have the right. However, the emperor supported the Temple of Light, saying that prisoners of Calou cannot visit family before trials.” Philip’s thick brow raised in disdain. “The emperor saying this changes things.”
“Wow! Pressuring the Hill clan like this, isn’t he afraid the Hill caln will rebel?” Xi Shaoqi cried loudly. “After all, the Hill clan controls the armies.”
“The emperor knows where to draw the line.” Xi Shaosi shot a glance at Xi Shaoqi. Xi Shaoqi fell silent.
“Tomorrow is the public trial. Divine Princess, what will we do?” Philips asked quietly.
Claire remained silent, her eyes flickering.
“What about my master?” Claire frowned.
“A few days ago, he left the capital with Cardinal Lawrence for an unknown reason.” As expected of Philips’s vast network. He even knew where Cliff was.
“Are we going to rescue her?” Xi Shaoqi asked excitedly.
“No,” Claire shook her head slightly. The situation had developed out of her expectations. Mother actually confessed that she had poisoned the crown prince. This disrupted her original plan. What was Grandfather planning? How would the situation be resolved? How would she rescue mother?
“If you can prove during the public trial that your mother confessed under mind control by either the crown prince or Temple of Light, then the tables will turn,” said Philips.
“But what if it is that sub-artifact? Is there a way to break its spell?” Claire frowned.
“Yes, but it is very dangerous,” Philips, with his wide range of knowledge, answered immediately. “That would be to control your mother’s mind. If you also attempt mind control, there would be would be a clash of spiritual powers between you and the other mind controller. However, if you do not win, not only will they be able to continue controlling your mother’s mind, your mind will be heavily damaged and you might become a vegetable.” Philips sighed. “If only your master Cliff were here. Sorcerers are capable of breaking the mind control of the sub-artifact.”
“Divine Princess, this method is extremely dangerous. If your opponent has the sub-artifact, things would take a bad turn,” Xi Shaosi said calmly.
“I know.” Claire nodded faintly. “You don’t have to do any now. This is my personal business. I promised the pope before that I would not treat the lives of members of the Temple of Darkness as a joke.”
“Divine Princess…” Philips opened his mouth to speak, but Claire motioned with her hand. “No need. If I truly need help, I will ask. Bill’s teleportation formation is useful, but cannot be used in the capital that is surrounded by Light. The Dark aura is too dense and would expose us. If I need anything, I will tell you.”
Before they could say anything, Claire motioned for them to leave. “All of you, withdraw. I need some time alone.”
The Xi brothers both opened their mouths, wanting to speak, but Philips silenced them with a glare.
After they left, Claire sat quietly in a chair, pondering.
The god of Darkness could not descend in the capital full of Light power. Master had left suddenly just before Mother had confessed to attempting to murder the crown prince. Was this all just a coincidence?
If she appeared at Hill manor now, it would only make matters worse. At least the Hill clan and Temple of Light were friendly on the surface currently. However, if she appeared now, this calm would be shattered.
Chaos! Her thoughts were a mess!
“Chirp chirp!”
“Peep peep!”
White Emperor and Black Feather, perched on Claire’s shoulders, called out loudly, as if to console Claire.
Claire smiled. She stroked the two little fellows, then stood up and walked back to her room. She was already at the peak of the tenth level of the Treasured Lotus Style, on the verge of breaking through to the eleventh level. Perhaps due to her close brushes with death, Claire was much faster at cultivating the Treasured Lotus Style.
Hill manor
“Father, the trial is tomorrow. Is there no other way? Claire must have been mind controlled, must have!” Roger yelled, anxious and worried.
“Of course I know.” Duke Gordan humphed coldly. “How many times have I told you to control your hot temper?”
“I cannot calm down. If Katherine is found guilty, her life will be forfeit. How can I calm down?” Roger was almost hysterical.
“You think I’m not worried? If Katherine is found guilty, not only is her life forfeit, the second prince will lose and our Hill clan will also collapse as well!” Duke Gordan tried to suppress his anger. He too was very exasperated. He had planned to watch from the sidelines quietly, allowing Eric to assist the first prince and Jean to help the second prince secretly. No matter who ascended the throne, he would be a winner. However, the second prince had forced his hand. And he never expected Eric to betray the clan!
Roger gritted his teeth, angry and worried. In his father’s eyes, the interests of the clan always came first. If this incident did not affect the future of the Hill clan, Gordan would not try so hard to save Katherine. No! He could not let any harm come to Katherine!
“Leave. I will take care of this matter. I have a plan for tomorrow.” Duke Gordan waved offhandedly impatiently.
Roger opened his mouth to speak when Duke Gordan said in a deep voice, “I told you to leave, did you not understand?” The authoritative and impatient voice shut Roger up. Roger shot a glance, but in the end, left with frustration.
After Roger left, there came a knock at the door.
“Come in.” Duke Gordan said quietly, a little beaten.
The door opened. It was Emery.
Seeing Duke Gordan’s tired appearance, he called out cautiously, “Your grace.”
“Emery. How are the circumstances?” Duke Gordan rubbed his temples.
“We did find someone. However, I do not know whether or not we will be able to break the mind control’s spell.” Emery frowned. After all, if the Temple of Light dared to use this move, they must have something prepared up their sleeve.
“Stay strong. If all else fails, then we will move onto the second plan.” Duke Gordan sighed. “Roger, this child. When will he grow up?”
“Yes, your grace.” Emery nodded. However, he seemed to be holding back something.
Total Chapters in book: 332
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Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3530(@200wpm)___ 2824(@250wpm)___ 2353(@300wpm)
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Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 3530(@200wpm)___ 2824(@250wpm)___ 2353(@300wpm)
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