Chapter 488 Mess with the Wrong Person
The moment Catherine appeared, all eyes were on her.
Seeing her arrival, the old king couldn’t wait and said, “Dr. Sugar, please come over and check the crown prince. He suddenly fell ill, and the physicians were helpless.”
Catherine took a step forward.
“Your Majesty, are you sure she’s up to the task?” Queen Lina, who was sitting beside the king, spoke.
Her words dripped with disdain as if she held Catherine in contempt.
The old king, holding the queen’s hand, filled with affection, said, “My love, the doctor is truly skilled. It was she who used mysterious Eastern medical arts to cure Henry’s illness. I believe in her, and she can help the crown prince.”
Queen Lina’s eyes scrutinized Catherine from head to toe, her gaze thorough and unrelenting. Catherine stood tall and unbothered by Queen Lina’s condescension.
When Queen Lina continued her inspection without pause, she casually moved to a nearby chair and took a seat.
Knowing it was Queen Lina’s son who was suffering, Catherine was aware that every minute delayed meant another minute of agony for him.
Seeing Catherine’s audacious attitude, Queen Lina, who was accustomed to a position of power, couldn’t contain her anger.
She glanced at a nearby servant, and the burly servant immediately understood and walked toward Catherine.
His grim expression suggested he intended to give her a harsh lesson.
In Ravenloth, no one dared to disrespect Queen Lina. The servant strode menacingly toward Catherine, but before he could reach her, he suddenly dropped to one knee.
He clutched his knee in agony, screaming continuously.
No one saw how the previous scene had unfolded.
Withal coldly glanced at the servant writhing on the ground. This servant had dared to lay a hand on Catherine. If it weren’t for Branden intervening more swiftly, he would have crippled the insubordinate servant right then and there.
With her servant injured publicly, Queen Lina’s face darkened.
She sharply reprimanded Catherine, ” Daring to harm someone within the palace, it’s a complete disregard for the law. Arrest all of them!”
Facing Queen Lina’s anger and indignation, Catherine remained calm, stood up, and looked at everyone with cold, unwavering eyes.
“It seems I’m not needed here. I’ll take my leave,” she said.
The next second, she left without hesitation.
The royal guards immediately surrounded them, enclosing the group in a tight formation. Confronted by the numerous royal guards, the three of them stood composed and unruffled.
Withal discreetly approached Catherine and sought her permission, “Catherine, may I negotiate with them?”
Catherine, not wanting to move, agreed to Withal’s decision. Withal bypassed the royal guards and engaged the old king in negotiations.
“Your Majesty, through the task you issued via the Hacker Alliance, you must be aware of the rules of the alliance. Dr. Sugar is a highly protected individual within the alliance. If you don’t want to stand against the entire global membership of the Hacker Alliance, you should reconsider!” he advised.
With these words, the face of the king of Ravenloth immediately changed. Who didn’t know about the global influence of the Hacker Alliance?
Eighty percent of countries used chips manufactured by the Hacker Alliance.
Offending the Hacker Alliance could bring significant trouble to Ravenloth, so the old king hesitated. Queen Lina, who had been the beloved queen of the king for years, hadn’t experienced such treatment before.
Enraged, she told the king, “See how insolent these people are before you, completely disregarding the royal family. Even if the target is protected by the Hacker Alliance, would the alliance oppose the entire Ravenloth just for one person?
“Those who dare to be so audacious in your presence, Your Majesty, are a threat to the royal family and must not be spared!” she continued to persuade the king.
Under the influence of the queen and her provocations, the king’s demeanor changed once again.
In his view, Catherine was indeed too arrogant. If they could crush her spirit, it might be beneficial for the future.
“Apprehend them!” the king ordered.
With that command, the royal guards rushed toward Catherine and her companions. The three of them remained calm, only making their move when the guards approached.
They acted with precision, taking down the guards as if they were mere kittens. In no time, the dozens of royal guards lay defeated on the ground. Their cries of agony echoed throughout the palace, leaving the onlookers dumbfounded.
Queen Lina was the first to react, shouting at the attendants, ” Attendant, come quickly to protect His Majesty!”
The old king turned pale with fear, and his eyes widened.
For many years, he hadn’t experienced such a situation.
The attendant rushed in and came next to the king.
He remained silent.
Queen Lina impatiently issued her command, “Attendant, I order you to send troops immediately to take these three people and confine them to the dungeons of Ravenloth.”
However, the attendant did not heed Queen Lina’s command. Instead, he looked at the king with a grave expression.
This attendant, who had been in the king’s service for many years, was well understood by the king, who ordered him to stand up and speak.
The attendant got up and approached the king, quietly reporting the message he had just received. Upon hearing this message, the king immediately changed his face. He stared in disbelief at the attendant, repeating, “Are you sure the message is accurate?”
The attendant wore a grim expression and replied, “Your Majesty, I would never dare to deceive you.”
The king knew the attendant would never have the audacity to lie, but the message had come so suddenly that he struggled to process it.
After a moment, the king fixed his gaze firmly on the three individuals in front of him and inquired, “Who are you, and how are you connected to the Red Star organization?”
Just ten minutes ago, the Red Star organization had unilaterally terminated the weapons agreement with Ravenloth, refusing to provide any weapons or equipment to the nation.
What was more, they had declared that if Ravenloth dared to harm Dr. Sugar, they would stand in opposition to the country.
Moreover, they would offer advanced weaponry to any of Ravenloth’s adversaries free of charge. If this news became public, Ravenloth’s enemies would undoubtedly unite to exploit the situation.
With the world’s foremost intelligence organization, the Hacker Alliance, providing them with favorable information, it would be a dire prospect.
With these two powerful forces united against them, the consequences for Ravenloth would be severe.
It might be even to the extent of endangering its existence. Considering these factors, the king could no longer maintain his composure. He gazed at the three individuals in front of him, utterly astounded by their immense power.
The fact that they could prompt both the Hacker Alliance and the Red Star organization to intervene, even at the cost of their interests, and sever ties with Ravenloth was astounding!
Even the king had to surrender in the face of such overwhelming power.
“Let’s discuss matters privately. I assure you, in my capacity as the King of Ravenloth, we will not harm you. You will be treated with the highest honors and respect,” he said.
