Chapter 175: Assassination!

Chapter 175: Assassination!

Upon hearing the announcement, William slowly emerged from the side.

The morning sun shone down, casting a faint halo around him. His neat black hair and handsome features surprised some of the nobles around him, and many female nobles showed a special gleam in their eyes.

Indeed, the legendary mage's disciple was a sight to behold! They had completely forgotten how they had previously mocked William, the "homebound" noble. Naturally, their attitudes had shifted—such is the way of most minor nobles to survive.

William paid no mind to the whispered conversations of the surrounding nobles. He approached the steps before the king, swept his cloak with his right hand, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully:

"I praise your greatness and wisdom, King Morton."

King Morton looked at the young man before him, a smile appearing on his face.

To be young and as handsome and capable as I once was, what a pity...