Chapter 70…
Evil Dances in the Demon King’s Palm.
“Let’s return to the matter at hand.”
At the king’s words, everyone straightened their expressions and nodded solemnly.
The engagement announcement ceremony of Alexis and Celine was now less than a month away.
Of course, the king had already decided to annul their engagement.
However, until the day of the ceremony, the annulment would be kept secret—not only from the public, but also from Celine, Yvette, and the invited guests.
“Reveal all of Yvette and Celine’s crimes before the eyes of the people at the engagement ceremony.”
Such was the king’s command.
Although Alexis himself bore no fault in the matter, this would be the second time his engagement was annulled.
If that happened twice, nobles and citizens who were unaware of the details might start to suspect that something was wrong with the crown prince himself.
By deliberately exposing the entire truth before witnesses, the king intended to prove Alexis’s innocence beyond doubt.
Yoan agreed with this plan and immediately began forming the details in his mind before explaining them to everyone.
Felicia would also attend the engagement ceremony, and arrangements were made to inform Celine of that fact.
By now, Celine was likely at her family estate, telling Yvette that Felicia was still alive.
Following the plan, the king promptly dispatched a messenger to House Dupla to inform them that Felicia would be attending the ceremony.
This would surely prompt Yvette to take action.
However, as long as Felicia remained hidden in Yoan’s castle until the day of the ceremony, Yvette and her allies would be unable to harm her.
Not only was the castle protected by a barrier, but it was also concealed by illusionary magic—making it impossible for ordinary people without magical power to even locate it.
“All matters will be settled at the engagement ceremony—or rather, at the annulment ceremony. We’ll recreate the same situation as two years ago on purpose.”
Having declared this, Yoan received the king’s approval to alter the schedule for that day.
Before the engagement ritual began, the king himself would give an opening address, and while everyone awaited his appearance, drinks would be served to the guests.
