The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 327

Chapter 327

Xander’s appearance made Percival frown.

He stole a furtive glance at Xander, only to meet his mocking smile head–on.

Xander’s smile was casual, yet laced with contempt.

It was the look reserved for a pathetic clown, or perhaps some lifeless object.

Percival’s heart skipped a beat, his mind thrown into utter turmoil.

Xander was notoriously ruthless. Those who crossed him never met a good end.

Xander had dirt on countless officials.

Percival, of course, was among them.

In an attempt to destroy the evidence, Percival secretly sent several meticulously trained female spies to Xander.

Those women were the product of Percival’s painstaking training and considerable investment. He had personally overseen every step of their development.

They were masters of tracking, poisoning, and assassination.

Unfortunately, before those women could even gather any intelligence for Percival, Xander silenced them for good.

From that moment on, Ferris dared not entertain even a shred of rebellious thought against Xander.

All the court officials were on edge. Outwardly, they showed Xander nothing but respect.

But in truth, behind closed doors, they all secretly seethed with hatred, gritting their teeth at the very mention of him.

Fortunately, with war breaking out and Xander called away to lead a military campaign, the court officials finally got a much–needed respite.

Everyone had assumed Xander was as good as dead, but to their shock, he made a miraculous recovery.

‘Now that Xander has returned with vengeance, he’s making an example of me first. How despicable!‘ Percival thought bitterly.

Percival’s fingers tightened slightly, a venomous glint flashing in his eyes.

“Your Majesty,” Xander bowed deeply, his voice heavy with urgency. “My wife is gravely wounded, her life hangs by a thread. As your brother, I beg you to grant me justice.”

Arthur instinctively turned to Egbert. “Dr. Harding, is Mrs. Cavendish truly in such critical condition?”

Egbert’s heart pounded with anxiety as he stepped forward and knelt in the middle of the hall. “Your Majesty,” he said respectfully, “I have examined her. She is covered in bruises and wounds, and remains unconscious.”

He kept his words vague, so it couldn’t be considered deceiving the emperor.

Percival’s stomach tightened with unease. ‘What does Xander mean by this?‘ he wondered.

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Before Percival could make sense of it, Xander continued, his voice cold with anger.“My wife has always been gentle and kind–hearted. She wouldn’t even harm an animal. She is a master healer who has brought salvation to countless lives, yet she was nearly defiled by Wade. Brother, such a man deserves nothing less than execution.”

“Your Highness, even if my son spoke insolently, surely that’s not a capital offense?” Percival cried out, his voice breaking with anguish.

Xander shot him a frosty look, his voice dripping with disdain. “Athena is my wife, her status is beyond reproach. How dare that lowly scum insult her? Even if Athena hadn’t struck him down, I would have ended his miserable life myself.”

Percival was left utterly speechless by Xander’s words. ‘How dare he… he seethed inwardly, yet found himself unable to voice a single word in rebuttal.

Ferris could only stare at Xander, his eyes wide with terror.

Before Ferris could even get a word in, Xander launched into a rapid–fire verbal onslaught, tearing him to shreds.

He said, “Mr. Mcgee, not only have you failed to reflect on your wrongdoing in indulging your son’s crimes, but you even dare to smear my wife’s reputation. What vile motives lurk behind your actions?” Xander demanded coldly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xander bowed to Arthur and declared, “Your Majesty, Mr. Mcgee has favored his mistresses while neglecting his lawful wife, and has utterly failed in his duty as a father by indulging his son’s violent crimes. His son has long been arrogant and ruthless, treating human life with utter contempt. Such vermin are a blight upon our country.

“Your Majesty, I have gathered conclusive evidence of Wade’s heinous crimes. Countless innocent victims have perished at his hands. I beg Your Majesty to review these documents.”

Xander reached into his sleeve, pulled out a notebook, and held it aloft.

Percival stared wide–eyed, a flicker of real fear finally breaking through his composure.

‘So that’s why Xander was so bold. He had everything planned out!‘ Percival realized in shock.

Thanatus hurried forward to receive the notebook and promptly presented it to Arthur.

Arthur unrolled the notebook, his eyes scanning the meticulously documented list of Wade’s atrocities.

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