Cosmic Ruler - Chapter 302

Chapter 302: Astral Maidens II

In the grand halls of the palace, the ministers were indulging in their usual debauchery. Gold-trimmed goblets filled with rare wines passed from hand to hand, and their laughter echoed through the chamber. These men had grown fat on the corruption that ran deep within the kingdom, each of them more interested in their own pleasures than in the well-being of the people they were supposed to serve.

A lot of naked women are also serving these fatties, one can clearly see fear and reluctance in their eyes, as they serve these fatties, but they are helpless as there are lot of guards just stationed outside who could kill them all in just blink of an eye.

Leaving these poor women to let indulge these fatties in their bodies, no mater how repulsive it is to them.

Lusarus, the chief minister, lounged lazily on a plush velvet couch, draped in silks. His fingers toyed with the rings on his hands, each one a symbol of a deal struck or a secret held. His life had become one of decadence, far removed from the struggles of the common folk. To him, power was a game—one he played masterfully by keeping the king distracted and ignorant of the true state of the kingdom.

His other hand kept kneading the brats of an beautiful women sitting on his laps, the women kept a charming smile on her face as he played with her as much as he wants.

“Ah, another delightful day of doing nothing,” Lusarus muttered, sipping from his goblet.

The other ministers around him chuckled, raising their glasses in agreement. They had become masters at keeping the kingdom in a state of disrepair, manipulating the king and suppressing any attempt at reform.

Suddenly, the doors to the chamber flew open, and a nervous-looking man dressed in the dark garb of a spy rushed in. His face was pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

“My lord, I bring urgent news!” the spy stammered, bowing deeply before Lusarus.

The laughter died down immediately, and the room grew tense. Lusarus, annoyed at the interruption, waved his hand dismissively. “What is it now? Can’t you see we’re busy?”

The spy swallowed hard, clearly shaken. “It’s about Princess Lirael, my lord. She… she has been seen attending a meeting connected to a new emerging organization. Beyond the borders of the kingdom.”

Lusarus sat up, his eyes narrowing dangerously. The other ministers exchanged uneasy glances. Lirael? Involved with some new organization? This was troubling news. The princess had always been a thorn in their side, but until now, she had played her role in the kingdom’s politics quietly, never openly opposing them.

“Go on,” Lusarus said, his voice a low growl.

The spy continued, his voice trembling slightly. “The organization is called the Astral Maidens, and they seem to have considerable influence already. The meeting took place outside the city’s borders, openly as they celebrate their founding. There were whispers that this group might pose a threat to the current power structure… to you, my lord.”

All these Rumors were spread by Aiden maids among the common folks to rile up these fatties.

The silence in the room was deafening. Lusarus clenched his jaw, his mind racing. A new organization? And Lirael, of all people, involved with it? If she was making moves beyond the kingdom’s borders, it meant she was no longer content to sit idly by. She had found allies, and that could spell disaster for the control Lusarus and the other ministers had carefully maintained.

“Who leads this organization?” Lusarus demanded, his tone sharper now.

The spy hesitated for a moment, before answering. “A man… named Aiden. There isn’t much known about him, but he appears to be influential. And dangerous.”

“Aiden…” Lusarus repeated, the name foreign to him. But it was clear from the spy’s expression that this man was not someone to be taken lightly. The ministers exchanged more worried looks, the realization dawning that their grip on the kingdom could be slipping.

“We cannot allow this to continue,” one of the ministers finally spoke up, his voice trembling. “If the princess is aligning herself with outside forces, we could lose everything. The king—”

“The king is useless!” Lusarus snapped, standing abruptly. His face twisted in anger. “We cannot rely on him to handle this. We need to act swiftly, before this Aiden character consolidates his power. And before Lirael gets any ideas about overthrowing us.”

“What do you suggest, my lord?” another minister asked cautiously.

Lusarus turned to the spy, his eyes cold. “Keep a close watch on the princess. I want to know her every move. And as for this Aiden… find out everything you can about him. We need to eliminate this threat before it grows.”

The ministers nodded in agreement, their earlier jovial mood replaced with grim determination. The days of leisurely indulgence were over. They had grown complacent, and now their power was being threatened.

Lusarus, seething with rage, paced the room. He had spent years building his control over the kingdom, manipulating the king and keeping the nobles in check. He would not let some outsider and a rebellious princess ruin everything.

“We will crush this so-called organization before they even get a foothold in the kingdom,” Lusarus said darkly. “And if the princess insists on standing in our way…”

He left the rest unsaid, but the implication was clear. If Lirael became too much of a threat, she would be dealt with, just like any other obstacle in their path.

Not even the Augustus family will do anything after all the agreement was if they lay their hand on her without any proper explanation they will kill him, but now she working with an outsider gives him enough justification to kill her.

The ministers nodded in grim agreement, already formulating plans to undermine the princess and this new force rising within their kingdom. What they didn’t know, however, was that Aiden had already anticipated their moves or rather orchestrated this all.