I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 624 - 419 Royal Family Dinner _2

Chapter 624: Chapter 419 Royal Family Dinner _2

Chapter 624 -419 Royal Family Dinner _2

Among these portraits, one particular painting caught Chen Lun’s attention.

It was an empty chair standing in the dark, with a sword placed upon it.

“You must be curious as to why there is such a special painting among the portraits of the Sun Royal Family, aren’t you?”

At that moment, a magnetic chuckle from a male voice came through.

Chen Lun and Floey turned their heads and saw Prince Dazlert approaching slowly, followed by a princess and several dignitaries.

“Your Highness, Prince, Your Highness, Princess.”

Chen Lun bowed deeply.

Dazlert smiled at him, seemingly waiting for his answer.

“Yes, I am curious.”

Chen Lun had a vague idea about the answer, perhaps it was related to Arno, but he did not speak it. Instead, he feigned a puzzled expression.

“By rights, even if a member of the Royal Family passes away, their portrait is not withdrawn. It is an honor that comes with birth… but this member is a bit special. If it weren’t for Anna’s insistence on hanging this painting…”

As the prince spoke, the princess beside him suddenly furrowed her brow and interrupted in a cold voice:

“Brother! Do not forget the words of our father, the King!”

“Alright, alright, I know, Anna…”

Dazlert shrugged his shoulders, casting an apologetic glance at Chen Lun.

“I’m sorry, Jack, this matter involves some scandal of the Royal Family, so I can’t tell you the truth.”

Ignoring the princess’s icy gaze, he patted Chen Lun’s shoulder in a friendly manner.

“I have high hopes for you, Jack. The stability of the Empire will need your efforts in the future. Don’t disappoint me.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Chen Lun humbly bowed his head and clasped his chest.

Dazlert nodded slightly and, after speaking a word of excuse, led the people behind him away from the spot, heading toward other guests with an affable smile.

As the group left, the princess turned her head one more time to give Chen Lun a glance that was indescribably serene.

‘What does Princess Anna mean by that?’

Chen Lun was somewhat perplexed.

Almost immediately, a barely audible female voice reached his ears:

“Do not get too close to the prince.”

Chen Lun was momentarily taken aback.

He recognized the voice: it was indeed Princess Anna’s.

Looking up, he saw that the prince and his entourage had already moved far away, and the princess followed her brother as usual, as if the voice just then had been a figment of Chen Lun’s imagination.

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‘Why would she warn me…’

Chen Lun’s confusion deepened.

After taking a deep breath, he put the matter aside and asked Floey:

“Are you hungry? Shall we go have some snacks?”

Floey shook her head.

“Then let’s find a place to sit for a while.”

Chen Lun pointed to a sofa.

“Hmm.”

Floey smiled in agreement.

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As time passed, more and more guests arrived.

Soon the banquet began with the prince’s announcement.

On one side of the stage, court musicians were playing a gentle and comfortable melody. The guests took their seats for the meal. The dishes served at the banquet were all prepared by the Royal chefs using the finest and most expensive ingredients. Even Floey, after tasting a few bites, quietly told Chen Lun how delicious they were.

But just then, an abrupt voice rose:

“Ladies and gentlemen.”

The audience looked in the direction of the voice and saw Duke Arbilama slowly rising from his seat at a round table, glass in hand, a smile on his face.

“As everyone knows, the recent catastrophe of the Empire originated from the uprising led by the Red Apple Church… Among the several forces that helped suppress the Red Calamity, the newly-appointed Righteous God Church’s ‘Generous Council’ made a significant effort. Hereby, I’d like to raise a glass to Baron Jack Spett.”

He gestured a toast towards Chen Lun.

The guests watched the scene with smiles, and many dignitaries even applauded.

Chen Lun frowned secretly, uncertain of the duke’s intentions, but knew he had to maintain his façade, responding with a restrained smile and raising his own glass as well, though it only contained hot milk.

After drinking his wine, Duke Arbilama didn’t sit down, but continued to speak:

“However, I’ve recently heard something strange… Many residents of the Royal City have purchased a so-called divine item called ‘Atonement Holy Water’ from the Generous Council, claiming that drinking this holy water can cleanse past sins, but it has landed many in the hospital instead.”

“Does this mean there’s a problem with the so-called divine item being sold by the Generous Council?”

Another young noble at the duke’s table spoke in surprise.

“I wouldn’t dare make wild comments about the items of the Righteous God Church. However, my men did collect some samples of this ‘holy water,’ and I brought them with me. I was planning on taking this opportunity to inquire with Baron Jack Spett about what exactly is going on?”

Duke Arbilama said, taking out a vial from his pocket, which contained half a tube of clear liquid.

Chen Lun, noticing the item in his hand, immediately understood the other party’s meaning.

‘It seems this duke has been gathering information about the Generous Council. This clever man has seized on the foolish act Brendan did before I came to the Royal City… intending to make me lose face and indirectly tarnish the reputation of the Generous Council?’

He couldn’t help but shake his head inwardly.

The guests, all influential figures, quickly grasped the duke’s insinuations. Their gazes turned towards the young man in the black hat at another table, interested in seeing how this young leader of the Righteous God Church would respond.

“Uncle Arbilama, may I see the ‘holy water’ you have there?”