The imperial palace stood tall, an unshakable monument of power. Yet, within its golden halls, shadows whispered of war.
The Emperor still breathed, but ambition could not wait.
The 3rd Prince struck first.
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A Night of Blood
Under the cover of darkness, the 3rd Prince's assassins moved. Their target? The 1st Prince.
Swift and silent, they infiltrated the 1st Prince's manor, cutting down guards in their path.
But as they reached his chambers—
The 1st Prince was already waiting.
Dressed in golden battle robes, his sword gleamed under the moonlight. His personal guards stood behind him, armed and prepared.
"Did you think I wouldn't expect this, dear brother?"
The trap had been set.
The assassins hesitated—too late.
With a signal, the 1st Prince's hidden forces ambushed them. The halls echoed with screams as the battle erupted.
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The 3rd Prince's Next Move
News of the failed assassination spread like wildfire.
The 3rd Prince, instead of retreating, declared open rebellion.
His forces seized the eastern military outposts, claiming loyalty from several generals. His banners were raised, and his message was clear:
"The throne must be earned, not gifted!"
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The 7th Prince Watches
Far from the chaos, the 7th Prince observed.
His time had not yet come, but he knew—
This was only the beginning.
Because war had begun before the Emperor's death.
And he would make sure it ended with him on the throne.
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