Chapter 583: Chapter 583: Unable to Resist Bewitching Technique
"When our ancestor from Alani heard the curse of the Merfolk Clan’s princess, she immediately laughed out loud. The ancestor slowly pulled the ancient weapon, the Sky Sword, from her own heart, and then forcefully inserted it into the foundation of the ancient kingdom of Alani. From then on, the gates of the ancient kingdom of Alani were sealed, preventing the massacre by the thousands of armies of the State of Westria, yet it vanished into the sea, disappearing completely from this world."
"In the last moment of her life, the ancestor swore with her blood and left a prophecy, that a hundred years later, there would be a daughter of Alani, destined to captivate the world. When the iron cavalry of wolves reappears, it would mark the day of the State of Westria’s destruction."
"The ancestor died that night, filled with towering rage, amidst the storm of blood."
Serena listened to the thrilling tale, the buried past between the State of Westria, the ancient kingdom of Alani, and the Merfolk Clan. So, the mystery of the ancient kingdom’s disappearance was like this, destroyed in the joint massacre by the State of Westria and the Merfolk Clan.
The ancestor of the ancient kingdom of Alani was truly a legendary woman. Clad in a blood-drenched red gown and wielding the Sky Sword, she herself severed the foundation of Alani, sealing its gates, leaving behind the roots that allowed its perpetual reproduction through generations.
However, Serena also heard in the tale the ancestor’s deep-seated hatred for the ancestors of Westria. Ever since she awakened in Alani, she had felt the seed of deep hatred for the State of Westria sown in the hearts of Alani’s people, a seed passed down through generations, so much so that reconciliation between the two nations may never occur.
Serena’s small and exquisite face showed no emotional waves, yet she rose to her feet and gazed out the window at the moonlit night.
"Serena, what are you pondering, are you thinking about you and Hayden?" Seraphina Linden asked.
Serena nodded, "Yes, Hayden has noble blood flowing through him. Aunt Yara was likely the princess born alongside Titus Ashworth all those years ago, but during the escape, a maid took her to Aethelgard."
In fact, when Seraphina Linden and Isabelle Willow became close friends over twenty years ago, she didn’t know Isabelle Willow was the sister of Westria’s monarch Titus Ashworth. Later, when the matter of Hayden’s noble blood became known, Seraphina could easily guess the whole situation.
Seth Sullivan holds the secrets of the world in his hand, and everyone harbors a little secret within them. These small secrets are the most formidable weapons in the world, and learning the royal secrets of the State of Westria is not difficult.
Before Serena came to the State of Westria, Seth had already chosen Rosalind Newman, making this battle an immediate success.
From ancient times, manipulating human hearts has been the most powerful skill.
Seraphina also looked out at the moonlit night, "Serena, the hatred between Alani and Westria runs too deep. You, now exalted as the Princess of Alani, will soon become the new queen. You have your duties and your people. So if Hayden rules the world, the two of you will never have a day to be together."
"I know." Serena nodded, "So, I don’t want Aunt Yara and Hayden to learn their true heritage, it’s better this way."
"Your Aunt Yara is indifferent to worldly fame, knowing or not making no difference to her, but as for Hayden..."
Seraphina paused, then continued, "Just now, Seth brought news that your Aunt Yara’s false birth mother is now in Axel Ashworth’s hands. Serena, what is your view on Axel Ashworth?"
Serena replied, "As the first general of the State of Westria, Axel Ashworth is brave and wise. He clearly understands the current situation but doesn’t want to get involved. It’s evident he harbors no ambitions for the throne. He has always been biding his time, waiting for someone, waiting for his true master, the real master of the State of Westria, before seeking out Hayden!"
Seraphina nodded, "Yes, this maid is indeed a thorny issue; I’ve probed. Your Aunt Yara is certain to want to meet this false mother. Now that she is in Axel Ashworth’s hands, they expect her to walk into the trap; as soon as she does, their heritage will be exposed."
Serena thought for a moment, "I have my plans for this matter."
Seraphina saw her daughter’s calm composure, knowing that she already had a strategy. Nonetheless, getting the maid out under Axel Ashworth’s watchful eye won’t be easy.
"Serena, shall Seth take action tomorrow?"
"No need, now isn’t the time for Seth’s appearance. He’s too dazzling and would only attract a lot of trouble." Serena declined decisively.
Seraphina fell silent; regarding political tactics, this daughter of hers was more outstanding than herself.
The mother and daughter stood by the window; Seraphina spoke softly, "Serena, the Merfolk Clan princess cursed the generations of rulers of the State of Westria. None could escape the Merfolk Clan’s Bewitching Technique. Even though the ancestor of Westria and our ancestor once shared a deep love, they still fell under the Bewitching Technique, bloodbathed Alani, and assassinated our ancestor."
"Titus Ashworth’s unwavering favor towards Consort Willow for all these years makes me uncertain of her status in the Merfolk Clan. The higher the status, the more potent the Bewitching Technique, but one thing is certain: Titus Ashworth has fallen under the spell."
"Hayden possesses noble blood and is the true heir to the State of Westria. Serena, do you think he can resist the Bewitching Technique?"
Serena gazed at the full moon in the sky. The situation now is complex; Consort Willow, Melody Ashworth, Kyle Ashworth, all clearly originate from the Merfolk Clan.
Back then, the ancestor of Alani led the iron cavalry of wolves, chasing the moon across a thousand miles, and flattened the Merfolk Clan. However, the Merfolk Clan’s princess and many of her people survived the upheavals, and Consort Willow still lurks beside Titus Ashworth. But where is the Merfolk Clan hiding now, and what is their objective?
With a clear and melodious voice, Serena spoke, "Mom, you ask if Hayden can withstand the Merfolk Clan’s Bewitching Technique; I cannot say. Many profound affections fail against the allure of prosperity, and once great oaths become void in an instant. However..."
Seraphina looked at Serena, "However what?"
At this moment, the gentle breeze from outside drifted in, fluttering the delicate veil of Serena’s white dress. She stood by the window, poised and ethereal, as the red three-petaled flower on her forehead seemed alive, radiating unparalleled beauty.
Serena spoke softly, "However, back then, the Merfolk Clan barely survived under the ancestor’s might. This time, they’ll be less fortunate. I will one day fulfill the ancestor’s wish, draw the Sky Sword, revive Alani, again lead the iron cavalry of wolves into battle, and sweep the lands, making them disappear from this world."