Heir to the Kingdom of 1.4 billion people

Chapter 163 The Assassins Poised to Strike
The city square was brightly lit late at night.

"Ah, you are the Sage!"

When the exclamation reached the crowd, the entire square erupted in cheers.

"Sage, thank you for saving my family. Please accept my utmost gratitude!"

“My father was in so much pain from the evening tea that he was almost going crazy. Fortunately, you came to his aid. Our whole family will pray to the gods for you day and night.”

"Big brother Sage, here's some candy for you."

People excitedly gathered around, expressing their gratitude repeatedly. Even a child queuing next to Xia Mingyu handed him a piece of candy.

Even the patrolling guards bowed respectfully towards Xia Mingyu's location from a distance.

This has nothing to do with status; it is simply their heartfelt respect for this young elder.

At the entrance, the magician who was checking tickets for the children also noticed the scene at the end of the line.

With his eyesight, he could clearly see Youde hiding behind Xia Mingyu because of the excited crowd around him.

"So the one who saved the monkey-faced pharmacist was that sage after all."

The magician seemed to be deep in thought, his interest growing stronger in his heterochromatic eyes. He couldn't wait to meet the other person and find out what kind of person he really was.

Saints, good people, ordinary people, evil people, or even devils like him?

Time ticked by, and the long line gradually came to an end amidst the children's cheers.

“Sage, I have long admired your name. Please give me the invitation you have,” the man dressed as a magician said gently.

"Okay." Xia Mingyu handed over the invitation.

For some reason, this man, whose face was as ordinary as his own, always gave him a feeling of being extraordinary.

If I had to describe it, it's like having a certain illusory quality; even though it's standing right in front of you, it feels like you're in another world, untouchable.

Xia Mingyu shook his head, banishing the strange thoughts from his mind. He must have been too tired these past few days to think like that.

“You’re from that day.” Just then, Yud exclaimed in surprise, standing next to him.

"It's me, I'm Rune, the magician and ringmaster of this circus. Welcome to both of you," the magician said with a slight smile.

Under Xia Mingyu's questioning gaze, Youde briefly recounted how the two met.

Does giving Yud a completely new life mean performing for children in a circus?

Just imagining that scene made Xia Mingyu feel an urge to smile.

However, for most people with disabilities who are not recognized or even rejected by the world, this is indeed a very good life.

"Looking back, I realize how presumptuous I was to invite you that day. I assumed about your past without asking, and I hope you can forgive my foolish arrogance."

The magician bowed deeply to Yud, his handsome face, which could charm countless girls, full of apology, and his voice was sincere.

"It's alright, it's alright. I'm very grateful for your invitation, but I've already decided to serve the Sage for the rest of my life," Yud hurriedly waved his hands.

It was only in that instant when he lowered his head that Xia Mingyu suddenly noticed that this circus ringmaster actually had heterochromia!
Her left eye was as mesmerizing as a violet, while her right eye was as awe-inspiring as molten gold.

In an instant, recalling Tamerlan's words in the Hall of Starfire, Xia Mingyu tensed up, his vigilance rising to its limit.

However, once he recalled the gentle and kind silver-haired girl, Xia Mingyu's body quickly relaxed again, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

In any case, he felt he couldn't judge people based on prejudice. He believed that one should only judge a person after getting to know them personally, rather than making preconceived conclusions.

In that case, even good people will be driven to become evil.

Although this detail was very small, it was still noticed by the magician who was bowing his head in apology.

For someone of his rank, many things no longer need to be seen with the eyes; information can be captured by his extraordinary senses.

The magician's mouth curled up slightly.

"Please come in, my two distinguished guests. I wish you a memorable evening." He opened his right arm, bowed, and gave a bright smile, gesturing for guests to enter.

So the black-haired youth and the apothecary beside him stepped into the brightly lit circus tent.

The Roy and Roland brothers, along with Karen, who were following closely behind His Highness, also hurriedly tried to enter the circus to protect His Highness's safety, but were stopped by the magician.

"Commander, the person who just entered is the lord I am to protect. Could you please do us a favor and allow us to enter together?"

Karen said very politely.

At the same time, he did not forget to remove the protective items hidden on his body, revealing the emerald green noble blessing on his head.

"My circus is only open to innocent children, except for those I specially invite."

The magician said calmly, his tone utterly unquestionable.

Upon hearing this, Karen frowned slightly. He was not comfortable letting His Highness enter the bustling circus alone without protection.

Karen then turned her gaze to Roy beside her, hoping that the eldest son of Red Fox Castle could use his prestige to change the magician's mind.

However, to his surprise, the usually carefree Roy became very reserved in front of the magician, completely lacking the imposing manner he once displayed when riding through the city gates.

“Uncle.” Roy’s lips moved as he uttered the word, under Roland’s unbearable gaze.

The magician's face darkened, and he turned and left, not forgetting to close the tent curtain behind him.

Karen, who overheard this, was completely shocked.

uncle?

This heterochromatic-eyed leader is actually the younger brother of Lady Rosa, the ruler of the Southern Territory!

Although she was filled with surprise, Karen remained silent and sensibly waited with her two uncles at the entrance of the circus for His Highness's return.

at the same time
"The target has separated from the three Crescent Knights."

In the shadows of the square, assassins, some using magical artifacts and others concealing their abilities, reported to their leader.

Their communication method is unique; it seems they use magic to compress and transmit their voices, making them completely inaudible to others.

"Captain, should we storm into the circus and make our move?"

Upon hearing this, the assassin captain hesitated.

On the one hand, such a unique opportunity is indeed rare, after all, the target had always stayed in the castle, making the assassination too difficult and costly.

On the other hand, his superior, who is also the leader of the entire Faceless Gathering, the great "Shadow of the Throne" Ramon, warned him not to provoke this circus named after monsters when he went to accept the mission.

"Wait for my orders." In the end, the captain suppressed his murderous intent and decided to wait and see.

(End of this chapter)