Chapter 71: Loreana’s Past – Pillar of Support

"But before they could even begin to mourn, the double-edged sword finally decided to swing backwards.

The head was stunned because he couldn't fathom their motivation. He had, after all, already given up on the most important thing they desired.

But he was crushed when he saw their king's most trusted minister walking alongside the force with which they had struck a deal. Only then did he realize where the king's anxiety had come from. The situation made it clear that the outside force that had assisted them in repelling their own kingdom's attack was the one who had arranged for this setup.

And it was evident that they would not be willing to share the fruits of their plan with anyone.

So ended the history of two great forces in a kingdom, one of which was the royal family itself.

But, in the face of all the decisions he might have considered foolish, the family head's one decision proved its worth.

He had already sent all of the family's direct and gifted descendants away as soon a