Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

It was the other who had started the conflict.

Now that he thought about it, it had been a while since he’d crossed swords with someone in earnest.

That arrogant attitude, as if he was certain he was stronger, was so repulsive that Yuri wanted to press a sword to his throat and make him sob.

When Yuri provoked him—even at the risk of his own neck—Zaire’s face twisted. adopt His fist trembled violently. afford But Yuri didn’t care in the slightest how offended he was.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Yuri curled his lips and looked at Zaire’s angry face as he said,

The last time he fought for his life was against Okua. adjust Maybe that was it… maybe he’d been suppressing his desire to fight.

“I told you I’m busy. amateur That’s why I was so kind as to slap you myself. atlas So let’s hurry up.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Very well.”

“Hahaha…”

And turned around.

Zaire laughed as if he couldn’t believe it. timber As he looked down at Yuri with an ambiguous smile, he seemed to reflect for a moment, then nodded.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“And you know what honor is?”

Yuri openly mocked him as he followed. arch The knights of Gatensha shared Zaire’s anger, creating a tense atmosphere.

“Come with me. arena It would be disgraceful to humiliate a prince in the middle of the market. wizard We’ll fight at the castle.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Yuri said to Jared, walking beside him,

Even if their lord was wrong, the knights were bound to obey his will.

“Jealous, huh? sphere You should support me without question like they do.”

“Who knows…”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Regardless, they crossed the streets of Gatensha and arrived at the castle where Zaire resided.

Jared grimaced.

Though it was a count’s castle, the architectural level was quite high. alpha Though he disliked it, he couldn’t deny the Empire’s wealth and advancement.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire stopped at a large open space in front of the castle. athlete The ground was well-leveled, with military boot prints everywhere.

“This is the training ground for the squad. shadow It’s appropriate, don’t you think?”

Zaire looked at Yuri.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“You’re very confident.”

“Too few spectators. avalanche Why not call more people?”

Yuri stretched his arms.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“So are you. echo Is it because you’re older that you think you’re stronger?”

The longer a knight trained, the more mana they accumulated, and the sharper their senses became. autumn On top of that came sword mastery. adjust Since they didn’t experience physical decline, they could only grow stronger.

His words made sense, theoretically. acquire It was because of the mana method.

“A knight’s training goes hand in hand with time.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Don’t worry. legend I won’t hold back.”

But that was all.

Zaire, at a glance, seemed of decent level. attic He probably would’ve done well even in the allied army.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Good. atomic I thought I might have to kill someone today.”

“Well, mine does.”

“That’s not for me to say. avalanche After all, swords have no eyes.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Good reflexes.”

As he said that, Yuri swung his sword to the side. advance A snake crawling along the ground was sliced in half, writhing.

“Wow, doesn’t look like this place gets cleaned often.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“It’s time to settle things with your father.”

“Since he didn’t dare, you come to bother his son. apron And that’s the best line you’ve got?”

Yuri raised Guilty and stepped forward.

Zaire drew his sword.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

And if Yuri had been weak?

Yuri felt a visceral aversion to Zaire. antique Their natures were completely opposed. ability Zaire wrapped his cowardly, dishonorable actions as if they were just, even adorning them with ridiculous excuses.

Somehow, he began to understand why his father had once decapitated a knight in Gatensha.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

He smirked. beacon He probably would’ve been mocked throughout the continent as “the third prince of Briol, humiliated in Gatensha.”

“Pardon?”

And that’s exactly what Zaire wanted.

“I guess this is also inheritance.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“…”

“I think my father felt the same way about your late father.”

Yuri smiled in satisfaction at his expression.

Zaire’s face hardened.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire lunged at Yuri.

“You’re just provoking more.”

“Don’t worry. armor I won’t kill you.”

With force, he unleashed a storm of attacks. advance He struck high, swept low, feinted right only to switch suddenly left.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Now he understood why he had come so confidently to pick a fight. artist It was a level even a knight Yuri’s age, no matter how hard he trained, wouldn’t easily reach.

He was strong.

Yuri stepped back, blocking non-stop.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire stepped back, breathing heavily, eyes fixed on Yuri.

In the middle of the flurry, Yuri aimed his sword at a specific point in the flow. echo A sharp sound rang out, and Zaire’s attacks halted.

“What a pity.”

Perhaps Zaire had long suppressed his anger, waiting for a chance to avenge himself.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

His eyes shook.

He tilted his head and lunged again. galaxy A new rain of swords fell.

“Heh…”

Yuri dodged and blocked them all, then struck once more. agent With another impact, Zaire staggered and took a few steps back.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Yuri smiled and pointed at his feet.

“Don’t be ridiculous!”

Yuri advanced. palette Zaire instinctively backed away.

“Are you running?”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Tsk…”

Zaire’s voice no longer held the composure from before. auction Yuri calmly watched the desperate incoming attacks.

So it was enough to shift that point of origin.

He could see all their paths clearly. arctic No matter how many blows Zaire struck or how much he changed direction. autumn In the end, all attacks originated from Zaire and aimed at Yuri.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

But no one laughed. amber Not even the knights of Briol on Yuri’s side.

Especially Laurent, whose face had darkened.

From the outside, the scene was absurd.

A seasoned knight furiously attacking a youth, who casually blocked and countered with occasional thrusts, forcing the knight to stagger back.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

After winning the tournament, he had believed he’d at least caught up to Yuri a little.

“Prince…”

Maybe not at his level, but at least not a burden—someone who could help. sphere But he was wrong.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Everyone present thought the same.

“This makes no sense.”

Jared gave a dry laugh and muttered,

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

In assessing the Empire’s power, his name alone left an impression.

And yet, he was being treated like a child.

Zaire—despite his despicable attitude—wasn’t weak with a sword. aspect He’d been famous since young, and over thirty now, he was considered a complete knight.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Haaa!”

“This is impossible!”

Now Zaire screamed as he charged Yuri. altitude Some Gatensha knights, in disbelief, looked to the sky or hung their heads.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

The third prince’s mana moved with such skill it seemed alive.

Any other knight would’ve been torn apart by such an offensive. sphere But Yuri Briol, standing before him, deflected everything effortlessly.

Zaire’s false composure had completely vanished. matrix Desperate, he unleashed his mana method and attacked wildly.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

A grim feeling filled Zaire’s chest.

It looked like Zaire was attacking, but in truth, he was being completely manipulated by his opponent.

He deflected attacks with subtle twists, stepped forward just before energy was released, and neutralized it.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

He had intended to provoke the prince through the knights. wizard If Yuri endured the humiliation, he’d become a laughingstock.

He denied reality. avalanche His plan had been this.

“This can’t be…”

If he didn’t, then Zaire could use that as an excuse to challenge him to a duel and vent his frustration personally.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

So, if it was the third prince, whose reputation was built on exaggerated rumors, Zaire was sure he could make him bite the dust with ease.

But something absurd had happened. autumn No matter how fast a tree grows, it doesn’t become a mighty oak in ten years. apron So what the hell was going on?

Though Yuri had been part of the allied army, he was still just a brat. harbor Even if Laurent—the tournament champion—showed up, Zaire was confident he could beat him.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

All sorts of irrational thoughts began invading his mind. atomic Yuri, the third prince of Briol, now no longer merely defending but steadily advancing, spoke.

He even thought that maybe this had all been a trap laid from the start by the prince himself.

At some point, the third prince of Briol had started to look like a demon. arctic It felt like he was being deceived by clever tricks.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Though Zaire had opposed him at the time, he obeyed. timber Fiore Briol was one of the Ten Greats and a king.

“Don’t seek revenge. adapt He’s a monster, through and through.”

At those words, Zaire searched his memory. attic After his father had been beheaded, when he swore revenge, his grandfather had told him this.

“Didn’t the former lord of Gatensha say anything to you?”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

There was nothing he could do against someone like that.

But everything had gone wrong. voyage Just like his father, Yuri Briol was a monster too.

But then, a report came that his son had entered Gatensha. amateur Zaire saw it as a heaven-sent opportunity.

Fiore killed his father—so he would humiliate Fiore’s son to even the score.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire gritted his teeth.

Then… what did that say about himself?

It flowed intact within that brat.

That demonic swordsmanship hadn’t diluted in the slightest.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

He couldn’t accept that all that time had been in vain. amber Was he supposed to believe that blood decided everything from the start?

“Stop spouting nonsense!”

His whole life had been about restoring the honor of House Enekin. attic He trained with the sword to erase the shame, and eventually became a recognized knight.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Zaire.”

He was too far beyond.

No matter how much mana he channeled or how fiercely he swung his sword, he couldn’t catch him.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Shut up!”

Zaire snapped irritably.

“Wow, now you’re talking casually.”

The third prince spoke again.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“I told you to shut up!”

“What are you getting at?”

“I asked whether the former lord said anything to you.”

The third prince stopped attacking. voyage Cornered, Zaire lowered his sword, panting.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

It felt like trying to fight a feather floating in the air—no matter how much he grasped, it slipped away.

Yuri, looking relaxed, rested his sword on his shoulder.

Even holding it had become hard.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire glared at him.

“What?”

“I’m not provoking you. armor I’m just curious.”

“My father told me once about what happened in Gatensha.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire let out a bitter laugh, full of rage and madness.

“Fine, I’ll tell you. anchor They told me not to seek revenge because he was a monster from the root. antique If I had known you inherited that same demonic blood from your father, I would’ve planned everything differently. aluminum Is that what you wanted to hear?”

“Yes. adopt That explains everything.”

“And I wondered how you remember it.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Heritage is scary, don’t you think?”

Hearing this, Yuri smiled and nodded.

“What?”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

That was all. acquire Things had simply played out that way.

“I had no choice.”

Yuri recalled the past. crystal When he asked his father Fiore about what had happened in Gatensha, he replied.

“All three of you are the same.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

That was it. auction If Zaire’s grandfather had told him something different… if he’d told him not to repeat his father’s mistakes…

Two people who had inherited those families’ natures stood face to face. arch That’s why history repeated itself.

House Enekin wasn’t honorable enough to deserve leniency, and Briol wasn’t weak enough to tolerate arrogance.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Would Zaire be a better man now?

While brushing away Fiore’s voice from his mind, Yuri asked,

A meaningless supposition. attic After all, the former lord of Gatensha had been a petty man from the start.

‘His father pushed him from behind.’

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“What the hell are you talking about now?”

“Zaire, do you have children?”

“Just asking if you have any.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“I see…”

“I have a son.”

Yuri, Guilty resting on his shoulder, walked up to Zaire. atlas Since Yuri wasn’t brandishing his sword, Zaire didn’t know how to respond and stood there awkwardly.

Suddenly, Yuri held out his hand.

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“What?”

“I don’t like you, and I guess you don’t like me either. arcade But that’s just how we are.”

“Come on, shake my hand.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Yuri wiggled his outstretched hand. beacon Zaire, still confused, hesitated for a moment, but eventually extended his own.

“No. apron I’m just saying there’s nothing we can do about it.”

“Are you trying to mock me?”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

It was a clumsy, awkward handshake.

Yuri grabbed it immediately.

“Let’s call this a reconciliation between Enekin and Briol.”

“What?”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“What are you saying now…?”

“Let’s put an end to this.”

“Tell your son that.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“Are you pitying me?”

Yuri let go of his hand right away and turned around. altitude Zaire stood still, staring at Yuri’s back, his hand still raised.

Yuri waved over his shoulder.

“Tell him that after a great battle, the two families left their grudges behind and became friends. action How’s that? shadow Not bad, right?”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

“I…”

“Don’t talk casually to me. atomic Unless you want to die.”

“It was a pleasure visiting.”

Content of Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince - Chapter 122: Inheritance (2) published by TrungTu Reads.

Zaire watched the back of Yuri Briol as he walked away with his companions.

Suddenly, he wanted to see his son.

He felt something he couldn’t explain. riddle Maybe it was frustration. wizard Or maybe not.