Chapter 86: Chapter86-Marry Becomes a Slave?


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    Marry and her companions stared at the huge treasure chest and wasted no time in diligently moving the mana stones and various magical artifacts into the treasury.


    Of course, this included the Holy Grail, which had been "handled" by Owen.


    As they transported these treasures, the despair in their hearts vanished, replaced by a newfound hope for revenge!?iscover new chapters at novelhall.com


    Previously, Leslie''s people had chased them relentlessly, making them flee in


    embarrassment. From now on, it would be Leslie fleeing in disgrace!


    Marry, as the highest-ranking member of the royal family next to King Aldric, was specifically responsible for transporting the highest quality magical artifacts.


    The Holy Grail, a symbol of the royal family, was particularly important to all the royal members.


    It wasn''t until they had placed it into the treasury that everyone breathed a sigh of relief.


    Time flew by, and half an hour later, all the items in the treasury had been moved into the chest.


    Surveying the surroundings, they saw only the mottled walls, now completely empty.


    Seeing this, King Aldric quickly formed a seal with his hands, preparing to store away the chest and leave as soon as possible.


    After all, they were still being pursued, and this place, a mountain range teeming with spellbeasts, was dangerous. The sooner they left, the better.


    However, what they feared most came to pass.


    As King Aldric was about to stow away the chest, a murderous aura swept in like the edge of a blade, shattering the treasury doors in an instant.


    Immediately, figures clad in black poured in from the valley outside the treasury.


    They blocked King Aldric, Marry, and the other royal family members, as well as the Council of Elders'' guards at the entrance.


    Seeing these cold and ruthless Nether Guards, King Aldric''s heart sank.


    He knew these people well.


    They were the ones who had been chasing his group before. If it hadn''t been for Principal Luna''s intervention, they wouldn''t have even made it here alive.


    And now, not long after, these pursuers had caught up with them again so quickly!


    "Tsk, tsk, tsk, I knew it. The royal treasure of the Azure Kingdom''s royal family is not just a mere legend," Carlos said with a smile.


    As King Aldric furrowed his brow and Marry and the others instinctively closed ranks, warily scanning their surroundings, Carlos, flanked by the Nether Guard, walked into the treasury. His smile widened as he gazed at the mana stones and various treasures filling the vault. "His Highness''s intuition has always been accurate. It seems he has won again this time!" Following Carlos, an old man with sparse, snow-white hair and a gaunt frame slowly entered, leaning on a staff. His wrinkled face was etched with deep greed.


    This was Alvin, the commander of this elite unit of the Nether Guard, a platinum-tier level 9 mage.


    Originally, he had brought the Nether Guard to secretly protect Prince Carlos, ensuring his safety without causing unnecessary trouble.


    After all, Carlos was widely recognized as the best successor to the Dark Emperor, both in terms of bloodline and talent, and he could not afford any mishap.


    However, at Carlos''s request, he decided to trust the prince''s intuition.


    They had been pursuing King Aldric, intending to extract the secrets of the royal treasure from him.


    "Indeed, knowing the situation and acting accordingly is wise. I appreciate people like you," Carlos said, clearly pleased with King Aldric''s reaction.


    However, as he spoke, his tone shifted, and his dark, swirling eyes grew greedier. "But the


    treasure is not all I want!"


    King Aldric''s face darkened again.


    He had already given up such precious treasure, and now Carlos wanted more?


    King Aldric clenched his fists in anger, but soon relaxed them. Resistance was futile in their


    current predicament.


    Bowing his head in defeat, he asked, "What else do you want? As long as you let us leave alive,


    we can discuss anything."


    Carlos nodded and smiled. "Simple! Just hand over Marry to me, and I can assure you, this will


    be my last demand!"


    To Carlos, the treasure and Marry were the most valuable assets here.


    He didn''t care about King Aldric and the others.


    Letting them go could even serve to distract Leslie to some extent.


    "Marry?!"


    The royal members'' gazes shifted from Carlos to Marry, their expressions complicated.


    Although Marry was their sister and they shared a blood bond, the royal family valued blood


    ties the least.


    For the sake of interests, anything could be compromised or sacrificed, especially when faced


    with life and death!


    So, after a brief moment of shock, their eyes revealed a glimmer of hope. They all wished


    Marry would agree to Carlos''s demand.


    Marry sensed the change in the royal members'' gazes.


    Although she had somewhat expected it, the reality still pained her deeply.


    Previously, to ensure their safe escape, she had fought bloodily at the rear of the group.


    Then, as they delved into the Thousand Peaks, she had led the way to fend off spellbeast


    attacks.


    But now, no one spoke up for her; everyone hoped she would step forward voluntarily. How heartbreaking this was!