Mage Lord: The Tech Tree is Skewed by Me

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"

Altus's eyes widened and he stared at the waiter who came to report the news.

"How could it be Mendes! The king will definitely not pass the throne to him!"

At this moment, there seemed to be an inexplicable ferocity in Altus's voice.

Obviously he has done everything he can do.

He is the old king's favorite son.

During the time when the old king was in a coma, Altus' men almost controlled the entire garrison of Loris City.

Except for the palace guards who take orders from the king, almost everything in Loris City is under the control of Altus. Even Mendez's every word and deed is followed and monitored from a distance. .

However……

At this moment, Artus thought he was sure of victory, at this moment he thought the throne was within reach.

An edict from the palace suddenly woke him up.

When the old king was seriously ill and dying, in his brief moment of clarity, the old king summoned his second son, Prince Mendez, instead of Altus!

This undoubtedly made Altus' spirit suddenly tense.

yes.

Of course he knew it in his heart.

Regardless of whether he or Mendes ultimately inherits the throne, there will definitely be some minor conflicts between the two parties to a certain extent.

After all, no one can give up the throne that is so close to them.

But if the old king passes the throne to Mendes...

Even if he can win the subsequent battle for the throne, he will definitely be labeled as a "usurper" in front of his title.

And such a label will undoubtedly cause a lot of problems for his subsequent reign.

Not being justified is just one of them.

It might even put him at a disadvantage in the exchange of interests with his vassals!

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"It's not important, Your Highness, none of this is important!"

Altus' think tank tried to calm down the prince's emotions:

"The army in the royal capital is now under our control. Even if the king decides to pass the throne to Mendes, he will not be able to stop the army's attack!"

"Yes!"

"That's it! That's it!"

Altus clenched his fists and said in a deep voice:

"As long as there is no military power, and as long as the troops supporting Mendes are dragged at the border of the kingdom by the remnants of the restoration of the country, then the throne will eventually be mine!"

"We can't delay it any longer!"

"Let Viscount Grasse lead his troops to surround the palace!"

"As soon as Mendes steps out of the palace, he will be controlled immediately!"

Altus gritted his teeth and said.

Of course he knew that such an approach was obviously not appropriate.

But……

Faced with the sudden change of situation and the throne that symbolized status, power and glory, Altus had no choice.

…

royal palace.

Mendes looked silently at his father, the old King Francis II, lying on the bed.

As the longest reigning monarch in the history of the Kingdom of Iderit, Francis II ruled the Kingdom of Iderit for nearly forty years.

In the past forty years, the Kingdom of Idrit has developed steadily. Although it has not created any shocking achievements, it has never experienced large-scale turmoil, which is enough to be regarded as a pretty good conservative king.

However, at this moment.

Looking at his dying father lying on his back on the hospital bed, Mendes felt as if something was being grabbed in his heart.

Just now, Francis II made the decision to pass on Mendes in his hospital bed.

Regarding this sudden news, Mendes was shocked and excited, but mostly sad.

after all……

At this time, Francis II can be said to be skinny.

Under the devastation of the bloodletting therapy, not even a trace of blood could be seen on the old and withered face. The hands leaning on the edge of the bed seemed to fall down in an instant, becoming the prelude to the end of a generation of rulers.

However, at this time, he had no time to grieve.

The guards in the palace were loyal to the king and loyal to Mendes because of the king's orders.

But in the past few years, Francis II has been too doting on his youngest son.

So much so that Mendez can now be regarded as the most legitimate heir to the Kingdom of Iderit, but he still has to face threats and challenges from outside the palace.

"The troops loyal to Artus have surrounded the palace!"

This was the first news that Mendes heard after walking out of the old king's bedroom.

Although he was still a little shocked by Altus's courage, Mendes had already expected it the moment he stepped into the palace.

The only thing I didn't expect was that Altus would act so fast!

"Count Flossen!"

Mendes turned back and looked at the old king's most trusted guard officer.

Count Frossen, who was nearly fifty years old, had always been Francis II's most trusted minister. He commanded the palace guard of Loris City and was one of the most important pillars of support left by the old king to Mendes.

"I am willing to serve you, Your Highness!"

Count Frozen did not hesitate to knight Mendes.

Hearing this, Mendes drew out the long sword from his waist and ordered very decisively:

"Order the palace guards to seal the palace gates and no one can enter or leave!"

"Anyone found acting suspiciously in the palace will be executed on the spot!"

"Besides, let people spread the news of the king's passing! Let all the nobles know that I am the successor appointed by His Majesty the King!"

Right now, there's not much Mendes can do.

After the border garrison supporting him was pulled away by the remnants of the restoration of the country, the army from Antolia has become the most important mobile force supporting him!

Even though he didn't want to bet all his chips on the Antolians before, this is Prince Mendez's only choice now.

As long as he can hold on to the palace, Altus's attempt to usurp the throne will inevitably go bankrupt!

Because as a successor appointed by the king himself, Mendes has a legitimacy and orthodox status that is difficult for others to match!

Time is on his side!

The longer it takes, the better it will be for him!

The key now is to defend the palace and resist the crazy counterattack by the nobles who support Altus!

As long as he can hold on, then everything will be fine when the border garrison comes to their senses, when the kingdom's nobles line up one after another, and when Antolia's army arrives in Loris City!

"As you wish!"

Earl Frossen nodded and said in a deep voice.

Looking at the knights who were ordered to go away, Mendes stood with his sword and looked at the ancient and solemn palace in front of him.

For him, the next few days will be the moment to decide the future fate of himself and even the entire Iderit Kingdom!

He won't lose!

For some reason, Mendes always had an inexplicable confidence in his heart. (End of chapter)