Monarch of Darkness

"Unfortunately, divine techniques can not be used before reaching peak cultivation", Evan muttered after seeing the information on Battle Saint art of heavenly judgement.

"Where is your sword? Has it disappeared?", Sophie asked with a surprised voice. One after another shocking events happened Infront of her and her mind was still reeling by the shock she had received.

"Yes, it is a strange sword", Evan replied with a smile. He knew he couldn't explain that it was a very powerful divine weapon. So, he decided to nod at her speculation.

"Sister Sophie! How is your cultivation going?", Evan asked to divert her attention. He was indeed curious to know about her situation.

"I have reached the middle stage of Meridian opening realm. Granny Adaline is helping with my cultivation", Sophie replied with a smile.

"What about you? How far you have progressed in these two years?", Sophie looked at Evan.

"I am at late stage of Meridian opening realm but I am still lacking compared to Levi", Evan replied with a smile.

"Is it true that a Nascent soul realm expert attacked you?", Sophie asked. She had already heard the entire incident but she still decided to confirm the facts from Evan.

Evan nodded his head as he had nothing to hide. "I have been working to hard to raise my cultivation. One day, I will surely kill the attacker of yours", Sophie said with greeted teeth.

Evan could feel her determination and a warm feeling bubbled up in his heart. Somehow her beauty increased in his eyes. The sister Sophie he knew was not a timid girl. She was powerful and brave like now.

"Sister Sophie, you are looking beautiful", Evan murmured. Sophie's determined face vanished after hearing Evan's praise.

"Really?", she asked Evan with a blush on her face.

"You are indeed more beautiful than before", Evan spoke the truth as she was really very pretty at the moment.

Since childhood, he knew how to praise the beauty of her sister Sophie. Praising her was the only way to get away from an angry Sophie.

"Ok, we should go now. Everyone is waiting for you there", Sophie reminded Evan.

Evan nodded his head and ordered a maid to fetch some water for him. After washing up his face, he walked outside with Sophie.

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"Senior, is there going to be any problem? After all, we are still a kingdom under the Northpeak empire", second general Aaron Jadestar looked at the great grand uncle of Evan. He had deep anxiety written all over his face.

"Brother Aaron, why are you still thinking about sending our soldiers? Let them fight happily. The more weakened they are, the more safer it will be for our Thousand swords kingdom", Brianna said while clenching her fists.

She had bone deep anger towards both Golden orb kingdom and Northpeak empire. Now that, both of them were fighting, she felt glad. She had no intention to send any soldiers to assist Northpeak empire. Now, it seemed like the ancestor of the royal family had the same intention.

When Evan entered the royal meeting hall, he found everyone talking about this matter. There was a very big commotion going in the throne palace now and the matter was all about the sudden attack of Golden orb kingdom on Northpeak empire.

"Brat, take it easy. I am assuring you that there will be no big problem. Even if problem comes, am not I still here?", Ether Jackson smiled at Aaron.

"Aunt, great grand uncle, uncle Aaron", Evan greeted the three after entering the meeting hall. There were also some other officials. Among them, Evan saw the old royal advisor. 

He recalled the earlier meeting in throne room where the wise royal advisor predicted the motive of Golden orb kingdom. "He is indeed a very wise person", Zhan Chen thought inside his mind.

"Good afternoon senior", Evan greeted the royal advisor also. The royal advisor who was pondering something, smiled at Evan after hearing his greeting.

"Little brat, come here", the great grand uncle of Evan beckoned at Evan. Evan went forward and a golden armoured warrior arranged a seat for him.

"Brat, what is that earlier? You are only twelve and you are hiding such a thick killing intent Inside you", the great grand uncle of Evan looked at him with confusion. He knew how the ancestral hall worked. So, he was sure that Evan had deep hatred towards someone.

"Great grand uncle, no need to worry. It is just hatred towards a group of people. I can take care of them once I become powerful", Evan said with a smile.

The old man looked at Evan who was smiling at him. His eyes gleamed but he didn't inquire any further.

"Someone go and tell everyone to gather in the throne room. We will start the coronation ceremony after half an hour", Ether Jackson commanded with a deep voice.

A person who was sitting nearby Aaron Jadestar stood up and left after bowing towards Ether Jackson.

"Evan, you shouldn't step out of the royal palace in this period. There is a great upheaval going in the Northpeak empire. No one can say, whether something has any design for our Thousand swords kingdom", Ether Jackson spoke with a stern looking face.

"I have no such planning in the upcoming period. I will first cultivate and breakthrough to Profound transformation realm before heading out", Evan replied.

"Senior, can I say something?", the royal advisor who was silent untill now, chose to speak.

"Karl, you don't have to ask for my permission. You can speak whenever you want", Ether Jackson smiled at the old advisor.

"Thanks, senior. Now, I want everyone to listen to me", the royal advisor gazed at everyone present.

"The threat of Golden orb kingdom is nothing compared to the hidden threats posed by other unknown forces. As we all know, twelve Nascent soul stage experts are found in the Clearwind city. According to the expert who faced him, he could only identity four from the Golden orb kingdom. It means there are still eight who are from unknown forces. 

We must stay calm and figure out their identities first. It will be best if we can discover their abilities in this war. For now, we should stay vigilant towards the Golden orb kingdom and preserve our force as much as we can. No one can say, what these hidden forces are planning".

Everyone had a thoughtful expression when the royal advisor finished talking. Evan again commended the capability of the royal advisor.

"Well, Karl is speaking the truth. We should not get involved for now. We will first see their moves and make plan after figuring out their capabilities", Ether spoke. Second general Aaron Jadestar also nodded his head as his confusion got cleared.

"Now, let's go to the throne room. Today is a joyous day and we shouldn't think about such things", Ether Jackson spoke with a smile.

Evan saw a great crowd inside the vast throne room. There were many curious gazes on him but Evan walked calmly towards the group of Sylvia clan. Olivia was there and she smiled after seeing Evan. Brianna also followed after Evan and went to Olivia. Together, Brianna, Olivia and Evan walked towards the high platform where the throne of Thousand swords kingdom was placed.

Ether Jackson released his aura and boisterous crowd calmed down immediately. He alsoclimbed the high platfrom and walked towards the group of Evan.

Thanks for coming, everyone. I am Ether Jackson, the grand uncle of your current king. Today is a joyous moment for everyone as I have a great news to announce.

"Evan, come to my side", Ether Jackson beckoned at Evan. Evan stepped out and came to the side of his great grand uncle.

"Everyone, he is Evan Jackson, the son of the current king Nathan Jackson and his second queen Olivia. In the name of royal ancestors, I am announcing Evan as the crown prince of Thousand swords kingdom", Ether Jackson spoke. He took out a crown made of silver from the nearby maid and placed it on the head of Evan.

"Everyone bow and pay your respect to our crown prince", a golden armoured warrior commanded solemnly. The crowd bowed together and Evan officially become the crown prince.

"Now queen Brianna will announce another joyous matter to everyone", Ether Jackson spoke and stepped back.

"Everyone, with the crowning of your prince, we are announcing a bride for him".

"Sophie Sylvia, come out", Brianna spoke from the high platform.

Sophie looked at everyone and she felt nervous for a moment. Then she saw the smiling Evan and her nervousness lessened a bit. She gathered her strength and climbed the stairs. There were many gazes fell upon her. There were envy, jealousness in their eyes but they could only watch silently as Sophie climbed one step after another.

After Sophie climbed the platform, Brianna spoke again. "She is Sophie Sylvia, daughter of the current head of the Sylvia clan. Sylvia clan has proved their loyalty towards our Thousand swords kingdom again and again. So, we decided to reward them by taking Sophie as the future queen of our Thousands swords kingdom", Brianna spoke a calm voice.

Some members of Sylvia clan teared up as they kneeled down to show their respect.

"Long live our queen. Long live our crown prince. Long live the royal family", people started to shout as the calm environment got noisy again.