"He said that the South Kingdom wants to be allied with the Wonder Kingdom," the imperial envoy stressed in a whisper. "You should at least say something in response."

"Can't you do that in my stead?" Kile stated in an annoyed tone as he cast a glare at him. Again, he kept fixing his eyes on Harper.

The envoy had no choice but to stand up. "Our emperor also thinks the four grand kingdoms should get along well with each other. That is why he sent Prince Kile here to attend the ceremony, to show his sincerity."

Lance's eyes swept across the hall. He shifted his eyes from Kile to Harper. Then, he looked at Matthew and said, "Prince Matthew, the Bright Dynasty and the South Kingdom are neighbors. We have gotten along well all these years and I hope we will remain like that in the future as well."

Matthew snuck a sideway look at Francis, who was next to Diana. He had wanted to gauge his reaction, but the man's expression didn't change. Matthew then responded in a calm and

s seat and walk towards Harper, her eyes lit up. 'Here comes our chance, ' she murmured inwardly.

"Your Highness! Please behave yourself!" Aiden becoming increasingly anxious. Kile was the Wonder Kingdom's representative. How could he behave so rashly? He might bring disgrace to the whole kingdom!

Aiden sprinted towards Kile intending to drag him back. Harper was looking at the two men with watchful eyes. However, something unexpected suddenly happened. Poisonous needles shot out from Harper's table and flew towards Kile.

Kile's pupils contracted in an instant at the sight. Aiden rushed to him and blocked the needles from reaching the prince. He had wanted to persuade the prince to not act so recklessly, but the abrupt attack ended his life.

"Your... Your Highness... " Aiden stammered. Before he could finish his words, he fell to the ground in front of everyone, his back full of poisonous needles. If the needles had struck Kile, he would have been dead on the spot.