Chapter 1655: 1654 Duel

“I just want to be King.” Busodi’s eyes fixated solely on the seat behind Samiyi; after decades of longing, he had finally reached the threshold of kingship and there was no way he could give it up.

Samiyi continued to speak, “Busodi, let’s talk this through. We’re siblings, and I didn’t want things to get to this point today. If you could just go back…”

However, Busodi didn’t want to hear the rest of Samiyi’s words. He laughed arrogantly, “Naïve little girl, without your brother, you’re nothing. Don’t think you can take your nephew’s place. Once your brother dies, both of you will accompany him. Judging by your current state, that old man must not be far from death.”

Samiyi clenched her fists, “If you utter one more insult about His Majesty the King, I’ll have to take action.”

Busodi said dismissively, “What action can you take? I’ve looked around—the palace is practically empty, you’ve sent everyone out.”

Samiyi glared at him, her expression slightly panicked. Busodi, sensing her change, grew bolder, “I guessed right, didn’t I? You have no one by your side.”

He boldly approached Samiyi, lowering the gun in his hand, “Samiyi, leave that seat. It’s not meant for you.”

“Nor is it meant for you,” Samiyi retorted, and then she clapped her hands.

Suddenly, a large group of armed guards descended from the lofty rooftop, and a batch of armed guards stealthily appeared at the doorway.

Samiyi said, “I already gave you a chance. You didn’t cherish it, so there’s nothing I can do.”

Busodi started to panic, “How could this be, where did you get these people?”

Samiyi smiled, “Money can buy anything, including lives.”

Busodi, as if realizing something, exclaimed, “Mercenaries!”

Samiyi nodded, “Correct.” She had been in touch with the mercenaries for a while, and although they were expensive, they served their purpose. After the mercenaries arrived, Samiyi had dispatched them to replace the palace guards and go after the minions of the Dawn Society. The palace guards were kept inside to deal with the enemies expected tonight.

“How did you know about my plan?” Busodi demanded.

Samiyi drew out a letter, “Someone told me.”

Busodi thought it was Gand who betrayed him and said angrily, “That bastard Gand, I’ll kill him!”

Samiyi sneered, “Before that, I have a secret to share with you. Your two children are not your own. They are the offspring of your young wife and another man.” As she spoke, she played the recording Tan Rou had given her.

At first, Busodi didn’t believe it, but the voices were too familiar—one was his wife, the other was the person he trusted most. As it turned out, they were in cahoots, and even the children were theirs.

“Impossible!” Busodi was dazed for a moment.

Samiyi took a sip of tea, then gently set down the cup and gave a nod.

The guard squad, receiving the cue, immediately opened fire. Busodi’s men quickly aimed their guns at Samiyi, but the bullets didn’t hit her; instead, they struck the completely transparent glass.

Samiyi had taken protective measures around herself in advance; otherwise, she wouldn’t have dared to sit there alone, waiting for Busodi.

Busodi tried to charge at Samiyi but was stopped by the guard squad before he got close and was pinned to the ground.

Samiyi was pleased with today’s outcome, “Lock up Busodi. Take the others out and wait for the firing squad.”

Then, she took out several documents, “Arrest everyone listed here.”

The guard squad followed Samiyi’s orders, and she glanced at the time—10:30 pm, not too late.

Just as she breathed a sigh of relief, a huge explosion suddenly illuminated the palace.

“What’s going on?” Samiyi exclaimed.

A guard hurried in, “Your Highness, the Princess, intruders have broken into His Majesty the King’s chambers!”

Samiyi, in immense panic, circumvented the glass wall and rushed to His Majesty the King’s location.

But she was too late; the King’s chambers were already ablaze.

“Brother!” Samiyi attempted to rush inside, but the guards stopped her.

“Your Highness, the fire is too intense, you can’t go in there!” the captain of the guard shouted, then turned to others, “Hurry, speed up the firefighting!”

Samiyi turned pale, her hands pressed together as she prayed, “Brother, please be safe.”

By the time Tan Rou returned to the palace, the fire had been extinguished, but the royal chambers were completely destroyed.

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