When he heard Prince Lucas's words, Heiden said with a shocked expression, "You really found a Magic Hematite Ore!?"
"Yep! The one who found it is your only disciple and the tenth prince. They are still exploring the dungeon," said Prince Lucas. Heiden was bewildered by hearing his friend's remark.
After regaining his composure, Heiden said to the second prince, "As expected of someone from your exalted family, he's the first blacksmith to fight through dungeon. From what I know, he's already the strongest fighter in our profession. No blacksmith would be tasked by their system to fight."
"Our family has always been blessed by the great god, so our family members have always been doing things unprecedented things in the history of our domain," said Prince Lucas said in response.
"Well, it is only expected of the only disciple I accepted ever in my whole life. Hopefully, I can see him reach the top of our profession before this life of mine end!" said Heiden with a smile on his face.
"I know that he would not disappoint you, my friend! My son will etched something in the history of the domain!" said Prince Lucas in a resolute way. A moment later, Heiden said to him, "I will do as you say, my friend. I will lead some blacksmith from the association to come to the dungeon. Give just a few days!"
"I am grateful for everything! Before you travel there, come with me because I have something to tell you first!" said Prince Lucas before going on his way.
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Two days later, at Samuel Palace, Crown Prince Austin rushed toward the throne room where his father, the Overlord. Upon seeing him, the throne room's guard shouted, "The Greater Sun of the Domain, Crown Prince Austin von Alcatraz, is asking for your audience, Greatest Sun of the Domain!"
Upon hearing the guard, Overlord Xavier said in response, "Let him in at once!"
All of the people that were talking to the Overlord immediately went silent as the crown prince entered in rush. "Father! I came here to bring you some urgent news!" said the crown prince after bowing his head to his father seated on a high throne.
"What news do you bring to this great Overlord, my son?" the overlord asked in response to his son. "Numerous generals affiliates of us are dying throughout the domain! There are some sort of conspiracy happening in your territory!" said Crown Prince Austin.
In response, Overlord Xavier said, "Mere General system users are easily replaceable! There's no need to worry about them!"
Despite hearing his father's remark, the crown prince continued his plea. He said, "But father, people loyal to you are dying! I beseech you to investigate the matter!"
Instead of reacting, the overlord said in an imposing manner, "How dare you question this great me!? Let the local authority investigates those matters! Why would someone great as I would investigate the deaths of mere generals!? Get out of my sight or ELSE, I MIGHT REMOVE YOU FROM YOUR CURRENT POSITION!!!"
"I will take my leave, then, father," the crown prince could only say before leaving the side of his father. He was holding himself from doing anything against his father as he exited the throne.
'DAMN IT! FATHER IS BECOMING MORE HARD TO REASON AS HE AGE OLDER! THOSE GENERALS ARE GREAT PAWNS TO OUR RULE, HOW COULD HE DISREGARD THEM THAT EASILY!? I have a bad feeling about this! There must be some sort of conspiracy in these traitorous acts! I have some people in mind that might be responsible, but I don't have any evidence yet! Let's investigate it without my father's approval!' the crown prince thought to himself after exiting the throne room.
When he saw his son walking with a distress expression, Overlady Amelia could only think to herself, 'All of these acts are clearly a provocation against my husband. My sons, Lucas and Laxerus. Are you two decided to finally went against your father? I only hope for your safety! I will do my best to deter your brother's investigation!'
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Meanwhile, at Layla Palace, Prince Lucas was coordinating with his affiliates to see he situation. "What is the progress of your missions?"
"I already killed General Straton!"
"General Jerem has been eliminated!"
"My target is no more!"
One by one, the members of the Defiance Organization reported the progress of their mission. After hearing all of them, Prince Lucas thought tp himself, 'Half of the target has been eliminated. We must start against stronger foes!'
A moment later, the second prince said to them, "It is time to defeat the greater deterrents to our plan! Team up into twos and eliminate every Supreme Generals that are supporting the current regime! My brother and I will team up against the Overlord's Shadow next month! It is the only time of the month that he is not by the Overlord's side!"
"We will do as you command, Grand Leader!" they said in response.
Before leaving their communication, Prince Lucas said, "Fiat Justitia, Ruat Caelum, everyone!" "Fiat Justitia, Ruat Caelum!" the affiliates of the Defiance Organization said in response.
A moment later, Prince Lucas decided to call his third brother. "Third Brother, all the small executives are killed! It is time for us to prepare for that fight!" said Prince Lucas in response.
"I got it, Second Brother! I will finish everything here on my side before going to your side!" said Prince Laxerus in response.
As soon as the communication between the two brother's stopped, one of the guard outside the prince's office suddenly reported something. The guard said, "Sun of the Domain, your friend is asking for your audience outside! He brought a lot of blacksmith from the Blacksmith Association!"
'That must be Heidens! He was able to recruit blacksmiths this fast! As expected of the previous Vice-president of the Blacksmith Association! If only he is not so focused on his works, he would have become the president of that association!' Prince Lucas thought to himself as he walked toward the entrance of the palace.
"Everything is prepared, Sun of the Domain! You can give us your command!"