John Williams
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Evan had never been more grateful for his paranoid streak. After the assassination attempt on his life, which happened a few months after the death of his mother, he had begged his father to create a secret passage for him, something that could lead him to a safe place and only be accessed by him. Unable to ignore Evan's plea, Magnus had secretly funded the construction of this passageway, hidden from the prying eyes of the Frost Clan. No one in the minor families knew of the passage's existence, and…-
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In reality, Evan's true destination was Planet Avalon, but he had intentionally misled Havelock as a test. If Havelock reported their false destination to the minor families, they would undoubtedly send someone after them, as they would not miss an opportunity to eliminate the Crown Prince and his most trusted subordinate, who was gaining fame and power in the empire recently. It would be easier than attempting to strip him of his position, especially since his true potential was yet to be discovered.…
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"Okay, stop kneeling. I don't find pleasure in watching a grown-ass man kneeling to me." Evan's voice cut through the frigid air and rang in Havelock's ears. Havelock slowly rose from the cold, hard floor, his legs wobbling like a newborn fawn's as he struggled to regain sensation after being on his knees for too long. With great effort, he managed to stand up, but his shaky form was immediately met with the intense scrutiny of Evan's piercing eyes. Evan eyed Havelock, trying to read his…
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As Havelock stood there, intently listening to every word that Sir Edmund uttered, his anger and hatred began to fade, leaving behind a ghostly pallor. The weight of Sir Edmund's words bore down on him, threatening to crush him under their immense gravity. The very notion that he might be killed and not be able to seek revenge for his family, which was the sole reason for his continued existence, struck him like a bolt of lightning. But that wasn't the worst of it. Havelock knew a much worse fate…
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'I can't let that happen.' Havelock's malevolent intentions were like a storm cloud that loomed over the room, threatening to unleash its fury. He made a sudden lunge towards Evan. His hand outstretched to snatch the evidence of his crimes from the prince's grasp. But Sir Edmund was not a piece of decoration. In his presence, how could just anyone hurt Evan? With the reflexes of a seasoned warrior, he leaped into action, intercepting Havelock before he could make contact with Evan. In a flash, he…
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"I am punishing you because you disrespected the Imperial Lord of Frost. Who in the minor families is courageous enough to kick up a fuss when I present such a valid reason?" Evan said with arrogance, befitting a prince. Evan knew who was backing this slave. There were several minor families under the Frost Clan. A few of them were ruled by the brothers of the Grand General. These people were the ones who had enticed Havelock into spying on Evan and relaying his every action to them. As for their…
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A grin spread across Evan's face as he noticed the stunned look that had taken over Havelock's features. The delight in Evan's eyes was palpable as he watched Havelock's expression transform into one of complete and utter surprise. It was evident that Evan was thoroughly enjoying the sight before him, relishing in the shock that he had caused in Havelock. Just a day ago, Evan had been under the impression that he and Havelock were the best pair of master and servant, not realizing that his trusted…
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Havelock briskly strode down the hall towards Evan's room. He felt a jolt of surprise when he was able to open the door by simply lowering the handle - a feat that was typically impossible due to the chambers being tightly locked. For a moment, he stood motionless, his eyes fixed on Evan, trying to make sense of the unexpected turn of events. Evan noticed Havelock's hesitation and smirked. "What are you waiting there for?" Havelock straightened his posture. "I'm surprised. You used to open the door…
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"Oh, Sir Edmund! You scared me. I didn't realize you were there," Havelock said, trying to compose himself. Internally, he was wondering whether Edmund had eavesdropped on his little talk. "How could you when you were busy badmouthing the Crown Prince?" Edmund said, his tone sharp. "Speaking ill of the Crown Prince is a severe offense, and according to the family law, you could be punished with 50 strikes. But for His Highness's sake, I will overlook it this once. It would make him sad if you were…
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In the sprawling expanse of the universe, amidst the countless planets that lay scattered like jewels in the vast expanse of the cosmos, there existed a low-level magic world far from the Capital of the Sun Moon Empire. This world was a place of magic, where spells and incantations flowed like water and mystic energies coursed through the very fabric of existence. Magnus Frost had recently led an expedition to this low-level magic planet and emerged victorious, having conquered it in the name of the…
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