What a group of idiots.

At the words, Ambrose frowned as he said impatiently, "You've all been fooled by Zack, you idiots! Open your eyes and see for yourselves— this is your Empress standing behind me! She didn't die! Zack made up that lie to steal the throne!"

Lie?"

At the words, everyone including the captain and the surrounding guards stopped short before casting glances at Shannon.

Well… appearance and aura-wise, she did look like the Empress.

Could Ambrose Darby be telling the truth? Had Zack lied to everyone?

All at once, everyone stopped fighting and fell into thought.

"Enough with the lies, Ambrose."

Yet just then, an enraged cry sounded from the palace as thousands of royal guards swarmed forwards, led by a singular figure.

He was clad in golden robes, radiating an aura of royalty. It was Zack.

Zack had been watching a performance in the palace when he had heard about the news of Shannon and Ambrose showing up. Without hesitation, he had rushed over with his men.

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