blueteamnovel Chapter 130 - 130: Count Asher Ashbourne
Chapter 130 - 130: Count Asher Ashbourne
The administrative council could only permit title increase by purchase up to the viscount level. Above that needed the seal of the one in charge and that was the second highness.
The third prince had left the city but is bent on ruling the Eternal Imperial City, causing him to gather forces.
Meanwhile, during the two days Asher had to wait, he heard that the emperor died due to old age 5 months ago and since his first highness was killed during a skirmish with some barbarian clans, the second highness was the right heir to the throne.
But the entire family was split. The empress whose talent made her remain young despite her age had her own plans contrary to her son's, causing a rift. The two princesses supported the second highness, while the third highness was the empress' favorite.
Currently, there was tension in the capital and their neighboring empire, the Sacred Flame Empire, which grew stronger every year, might see their internal conflict as an advantage and launch a great attack on the empire.
Finally, on the third day, he received a letter from the administrative council that the second highness had accepted his request for a meeting and that he had been summoned to the imperial palace.
...…
Boom!
Tapk! Tapk!
Footsteps fell into the ears of two beautiful figures seated on golden chairs in the palace made of beautiful stones and coated with gold. On the throne was a 40-year-old man who had a well-trimmed anchor beard, long black hair, and purple eyes.
This was His Second Royal Highness, Prince Aaron Nethaneel!
By his left and right were his sisters.
When they saw Asher walk in with crisp steps, their pupils constricted.
"Indeed, it's an Ashbourne."
Aaron narrowed his eyes.
When Asher reached the middle of the hall, he looked at the pure white floor, exhaled softly, and bent one knee.
"Greetings, Prince Aaron. It's been a while since our houses met."
Aaron got to his feet, descended from his throne and lifted Asher up with a broad smile. "Your house was loyal to my house until it fell. That was unfortunate."
Asher smiled.
"Indeed."
His eyes veered to the princesses. The one on the right was Ruth Nethaneel, a famous re
All of them frowned.
"You crossed the barrier?" Aaron asked.
"I have."
"That's quite brave." He responded to Asher.
"Since it's the empowerment you need, I shall grant you the title of Count."
Asher frowned.
It was simply too easy. The game of nobles was at work here and Asher instantly discovered that Aaron wanted him to be a thorn in Count William's flesh, causing them to fight against each other, gradually weakening each other.
If he was this intrested in damaging nobles far away from the imperial city, then the prince wasn't simple. Asher instantly knew Prince Aaron planned on reuniting the empire. A grand ambition, almost as crazy as his.
However, Aaron did not give him the Northlands, which were the wastelands and the desolatelands included. This meant that they refused to give him what his ancestors fought for.
This didn't shock him either.
"Such a favor, I shall dutifully protect the borders and defend your domain!" He faked a grateful voice and bowed deeply.
Aaron delivered a rolled-up paper to his court servant, and the servant came down and gave it to Asher. It was the deed of his new domain. It had spread outward, covering the territories of Baron Tyre, Baron Scarlet, and Baron Flameheart.
The northern part of the wastelands was his!
This also solidified his proof that Aaron knew what he wanted all along.
'He's cunning.'
Such a man was dangerous and Asher noted it in his heart to tread carefully when it came to dealing with Prince Aaron.
...
After a while, Asher could be seen walking down a broad staircase, heading down for the carriage where his BloodBlades were.
Although the imperial family still thought of using his house once again, he gained what he wanted. It would be broadcasted by the administrative council that a new count has appeared.
Count Asher Ashbourne!