Chapter 60

Chapter 60 – Chapter 9: Exception #2

Zephyr Ragnaros:

The protagonist of the Demon World in Knight Saga;

The son of the demon king Mitra and 1st Queen Aishar Ragnaros .

He was the most powerful of all the royal children and had the innate power of a demon king . He was cold and ruthless . He was the one who uncovered the 4th Queen Elaine Moonlight’s secret about Caitlin’s birth, causing the subjugation of the lycanthropes which was called the worst civil war in Knight Saga .

As a result of the lycanthrope subjugation, Chris, Caitlin, the 4th Queen and Caitlin’s father Gallehed were killed and the lycanthropes were erased from the Demon World .

Then there were the other children of the demon king .

The children of the demon king had expended a lot of power in the lycanthrope subjugation while Zephyr held back and didn’t suffer as much despite inciting it .

Zephyr had called Felicia and took the Tears of a Dark Elf . He then killed Felicia’s older brother who had been the strongest protector of the dark elves .

The fates of the 3rd Prince Victor and the 4th Princess Anastasia hadn’t differed greatly .

He hadn’t shown any courtesy even to his older brother, 1st Prince Baikal Ragnaros, and he had murdered his half-siblings without any signs of emotion .

All the children of the concubines, even the ones who followed Zephyr, had been killed . No one with the blood the demon king had survived . Even Shutra, who was hiding from the Demon King’s Palace, hadn’t been spared .

The damage caused on the Day of Massacre had led the demon king Mitra to becoming exhausted .

After murdering all those with Mitra’s blood, he had become the world’s only successor to the demon king .

He had risen to the throne on the blood of those he had slayed and became the new demon king, mercilessly killing all those who opposed him . As soon as that was over, he had naturally launched an invasion .

Zephyr Ragnaros .

That was the story of the strongest and the worst demon king .

That was why In-gong had decided to become stronger . It was why In-gong was building up his influence using his merits .

In order for In-gong, Caitlin, Chris and Felicia to survive, he had to stop the Day of the Massacre .

‘Zephyr . ’

At the thought of meeting with him and standing with him at the court gathering . . .

It felt like he was suffocating . Despite the fact that he hadn’t met Zephyr yet, he was filled with tension .

“Shutra?”

He heard a voice, but he didn’t answer .

"Shutra, are you okay?”

Felicia’s face appeared in front of him . Green Wind’s voice then buzzed in his ears,

‘Master, are you okay? You are sweating a lot . ’

“Uh, yes . I just suddenly felt dizzy . ”

In-gong replied to both Felicia and Green Wind . Felicia looked at In-gong anxiously before saying with a bright smile,

"Tomorrow is the court gathering . Isn’t it sudden just like last time?”

It was like that . He hadn’t even had time to rest the last time .

‘Surely, they aren’t going to tell me to leave as soon as the court gathering is over?’

In-gong laughed bitterly at the thought . Felicia interpreted the meaning of In-gong’s laugh differently and patted his shoulder .

“Go back and rest for today . I’ll come around in the evening . Shouldn’t you be well prepared this time as well?”

Felicia winked after her words . In-gong nodded .

“Yes, Noona should sleep well also . ”

“Yes . ”

Felicia knocked against In-gong’s shoulders and turned around . Then Anne Rose smiled and said,

"Unni is friendly . ”

Anne Rose, Beiring and Karapapa were all making similar expressions . The three people turned their warm gazes toward Felicia . As always, her ears turned red .

‘I think I know the nature of this family . ’

It was clearly a non-political social gathering for the purpose of friendship in the Demon King’s Palace .

In-gong watched Felicia, her family and Daphne leave, then boarded a carriage . It was a dark elf carriage drawn by dracos, not horses .

Carack informed the dark elf driver of their destination and sat down next to In-gong .

“Prince, are you okay?”

"Uh, just wait a little bit . ”

Carack looked In-gong up and down with uncertain eyes, but it wasn’t because of injuries .

It was because Carack was worried about himself instead of In-gong .

"Ugh, do I have to wear clothes to the court gathering like last time?”

He recalled Carack dressed in a tight suit . In-gong smiled involuntarily . His worry about Zephyr was diluted as he watched Carack .

"If you are uncomfortable, then concede the court gathering to Karma . ”

He was conflicted between his desire to give the role to Karma and his duty, so he just sat quietly .

"W-what are you saying?”

'Master, can I go as well? I will go wherever you go . ’

In-gong laughed as he heard Green Wind’s voice . Nayatra and Sektum from Knight Saga weren’t by his side but he didn’t feel lacking .

&

Then at the next moment . . .

"Too nervous . "

"Is that so? I’m also nervous . ”

"Time, just a little bit more time . . . ”

They were the same words as the first court gathering .

Carack couldn’t even sit down for fear of his clothes being wrinkled .

"However, didn’t Prince say there was one more person?”

This time, there were three children of the demon king participating in the court gathering . They had been in the waiting room for a while but only In-gong and Felicia were present .

Delia had already adapted to Carack’s rude method of speaking, just like Seira, and replied in a calm tone,

"I heard that 2nd Prince will enter the court gathering without going through the waiting room . “

"Well, Zephyr oppa is special in many ways . ”

Felicia muttered with a slight frown . Although she called him oppa, he seemed to be a formidable person to Felicia .

Felicia, who was dressed in a backless red dress, looked at the clock in the waiting room and turned to In-gong . There was only one minute left until they had to enter .

Felicia took a deep breath before putting both hands on In-gong’s shoulders .

"Even though Zephyr oppa is there, it will be nothing compared to your merits . Let’s show everyone how cool you are . "

He had heard almost the exact same words at his first court gathering . In-gong laughed .

"Are you trying to be Chris hyung?”

"Well, Chris isn’t here today . ”

Felicia winked playfully and neatened his clothes . Then a palace employee opened the door of the waiting room .

"6th Princess and 9th Prince, please enter . ”

It was time . Felicia gazed at In-gong and he nodded, taking a step forward .

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Once again, there were many people present at the court gathering . However, unlike the last time, the nature of their looks was different .

There were many people paying attention to In-gong . Not all the looks were pleasant, but it was a fact that they were paying attention to him .

There was a heavy silence as they all looked at one person . In-gong took a step forward . Like Felicia, he didn’t smile, but he could afford to look around .

‘Anastasia . ’

The 4th Princess, a woman who led one of the three factions within the Demon King’s Palace .

He looked at her . With light grey hair that looked silver, she had a different type of beauty from Felicia .

She was quiet and serene, yet bewitching .

In-gong didn’t look at Anastasia for a long time . He stopped moving and knelt down .

After In-gong and Felicia, a voice was heard behind them .

“2nd Prince Zephyr Ragnaros, entering . ”

The door opened and footsteps were heard . In-gong couldn’t look back, but In-gong could clearly feel it with every step Zephyr took forward . The intensity of the gazes had changed once again .

Then the footsteps stopped and In-gong heard a small noise as Zephyr went down on one knee .

If he turned his head and reached out, he could touch Zephyr .

"I will report the merits of the princes and the princess . ”

Isabella from the Merits Department spoke in a clear voice .

“2nd Prince Zephyr Ragnaros . ”

Zephyr stood up as his name was called . In-gong still didn’t turn his head sideways . Despite standing next to In-gong, he was still out of sight .

Isabella read out his merits .

His merits were also very impressive . Just Zephyr’s merits alone would be worthy of a court gathering .

Isabella then called Felicia and In-gong’s names in succession . This time, only a small number of people were surprised since the information about In-gong’s merits were widespread .

However, that didn’t mean that they took In-gong’s merits lightly . In-gong’s merits were in a special corner . Moreover, the story about the Northern Limit Line attracted everyone’s attention .

Isabella finished reading the merits and at that moment, Isabella and many other people were nervous . All of them were waiting for someone’s voice with a strange anticipation and anxiety .

“Shutra . ”

A silent shock struck once again . The name of the 9th Prince emerged from the demon king’s mouth once again .

Everyone concentrated on the next words of the demon king and there was a bigger impact than before .

"You have a mission . ”

The demon king didn’t speak any further . He just looked at Isabella once and she understood his meaning . She swallowed her saliva and said in a soft voice,

"The 27th expedition led by General Kashubal has failed in securing the fortified city of Thunderdoom in the Dwarf Kingdom . 9th Prince Shutra, take the local troops and remove any troublesome elements . Secure Thunderdoom . ”

There was a silent scream . No, it was very small, but it leaked everywhere . The silence, which had been kept even when the demon king called In-gong’s name, was broken .

It was due to the contents of the mission .

General Kashubal was a draconian and the fortified city, Thunderdoom, was an important facility of considerable value in the ruins of the recently discovered Dwarf Kingdom .

It was a mission that a draconian general had failed . It was a mission natural for a prince with the blood of a draconian to undertake . There were rumours that Zephyr had rushed back in order to get the mission .

Yet the task was given to the 9th Prince . Furthermore, it was a direct appointment by the demon king .

Felicia had a pale expression as she covered her mouth and Anastasia’s eyes widened . Most of the people in audience were looking at the demon king .

However, the demon king just stared silently at In-gong . His gaze wasn’t as overbearing as last time, but it was still heavy .

Then In-gong felt another gaze on him . . .

Zephyr Ragnaros .