The Fox of France - Chapter 464: Acts of Kindness

-Picture is not mine, I do not own the right for it, so if owner wants it to be put down, please message me on the comment-

In a usurped kingdom , amid a war-torn and blood-soaked Italy, Conradin's battleground is set. To reclaim his birthright the crown of Sicily, he must tread a path paved with blood, learning that he must do whatever it takes to ascend the throne.

---------------

In the year 1266, the tale of Conradin, the last scion of an ancient imperial dynasty, unfolds. His once-great kingdom, Sicily, has been ruthlessly usurped first by his own uncle and now rests in the hands of the cunning French Count Charles. Through a treacherous plot involving the Pope, Charles managed to oust the Hohenstaufen from the Kingdom of Sicily and crowned himself as its king.

In the East, powers such as the Despotate of Epirus are keenly observing the instability in Sicily, poised to seize any advantage that may arise from the chaos. Meanwhile, the small Italian communes are caught in the political crossfire, aligning themselves with one side of the conflict or the other based on the prevailing political party in power and their vested interests. These shifting allegiances turn the Italian peninsula into a powder keg, where all-out war seems inevitable.

As the shadows of history close in around Conradin, the world watches with bated breath. Will he emerge triumphant, his name forever etched in the annals of Sicilian glory as the rightful king who defied insurmountable odds, toppling both the Pope and the usurper? Or will he, in his valiant struggle, become a tragic figure, a symbol of lost opportunities and shattered dreams? The future of Sicily hangs in the balance, and Conradin's destiny remains uncertain, poised on the precipice of history.

……………………………………………………………

Dear readers! Without any ads, maybe you will prefer .

Pendulum clocks replaced sand glasses; the world’s first pocket watch ticked through its 100th year. Steam power welcomed the advent of machinery; industries took over farmlands. The study of Science brought humankind out of the clutches of superstitions and pushed them to a path of endless possibilities. And one man witnessed it all.

He was a moth among mayflies, fluttering through as generations replaced generations- fuelled by an endless thirst for knowledge. But fate decided to introduce him to a butterfly- someone alike, yet so different.

Follow ‘The Actor’ Xavier Godwin and ‘The Seeress’ Yue Lin as they delve into the world hidden from the common eyes- a world of magic and mysticism- as they evade the sights of countless hidden organisations, and create a secret society of their own.

Gu Fei transmigrated to the Dou Qi Continent and became the beloved grandson of the Black Submerged King, Gu Lie. By the age of sixteen, he had become the most outstanding genius of the Gu Clan.After that, the clan leader Gu Yuan summoned Xun'er back and betrothed her to Gu Fei! However, after their marriage, even after six months, Xun'er still refused to consummate the marriage with Gu Fei. Although Gu Fei was initially deeply infatuated with Xun'er, he realized that her indifference towards him was because she was attached to another man.His heart completely broke! It turned out that when Xun'er said she wasn’t ready, she actually intended to keep her chastity for someone else! How could Gu Fei tolerate this? He decisively chose to divorce Xun'er!“No, Gu Fei, you have to believe me, I have never betrayed you!” Upon learning that Gu Fei wanted to divorce her, Xun'er immediately panicked.------------This is a translation------------Original Author: 暴走的男神Raw Name: 斗破：娶妻薰儿，她却拒绝圆房!

People keep assuming I’m some kind of evil mastermind.But seriously, I’m just a son-in-law freeloading off my noble wife’s family.…Why does everyone look so suspicious?Wait—don’t tell me. Is it because of my squinty eyes?!