I Have a Dice Left by a God-Chapter 406 - 273: Old George and Ola XVII

Hedan Royal Palace.

In the princess’s chamber, Estella lay wide awake, staring at the ceiling. Unable to sleep, she wrapped herself in a cloak and stepped out onto the balcony. The moon was bright, overlooking the sea, yet she couldn’t help feeling anxious. Mr. Gemini knew everything about her and was likely acting on her behalf.

Her second brother said the action was initiated by the Night Patrol, and Mr. Gemini was closely associated with them. The Celestial Principle School also secretly cooperated. Initially, the odds of success were less than ten percent, yet the Night Patrol managed to pull it off.

Estella remembered vividly the look of shock on her second brother’s face. Achilles, returning from the Holy Land, knew somewhat of Oliver’s fearsome reputation. The Night Patrol’s power in Hedan isn’t strong. Essentially, it was impossible for the Moon God’s Court to let its core force enter Hedan to clash with the Earth Temple. It’s quite incredible that they achieved victory.

Chris landed beside Estella. With eyes full of expectation, Estella looked at Chris, who shook her head. Chris had gone out to take another look but still found nothing.

Under the red moonlight, a young girl placed her hands on her chest, praying devoutly to the sky: "I hope Mr. Gemini is safe."

***

Golden Oak Tavern at Ivory Bay, a favorite among the nobility. Simmons was brought here by the second prince. During this time, Achilles has been busy, and now finally has a chance to relax with a good drink.

The George Family has made a comeback, leaving others a bit baffled, yet indeed they have risen.

The entrance of the George Family’s mansion was bustling. A few days ago, the old count passed away quietly with no attention, but now, His Majesty Hokele personally visited to pay his respects and promised to restore the George Family’s ducal title. Not only that, but he also granted the right of inheritance, ensuring it would not be diminished.

In all of Moncalleta, previously only the Tia Clan enjoyed this privilege. They are the pillars of the kingdom, and everyone knows this is a major signal. The George Family not only chose the right side in the power shift but also made significant contributions, yet even many within the George Family are unaware of the entire process.

Old George left enough blessings for his descendants. The one who knows the full scope is Simmons. Before his death, Old George revealed everything to his grandson, unwilling to take the secrets to his grave.

When Ola the Seventeenth decided to depose Oliver, everyone was stunned. Even as King, such a move shook the very foundations of the realm, the bedrock of stability. Critically, Oliver was the epitome of an enlightened ruler, leading many to believe the King had lost his mind.

The official reason was that Oliver overstepped his bounds with ulterior motives, but no one believed it. All sought the true reason, but nothing substantial could be found, ultimately blaming a bias for his youngest son, chalking it up to senility. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Old George correctly guessed the reason. For a king to risk dividing the kingdom to alter the succession, especially when Oliver had no major faults, the reason was indeed apparent.

Back then, Old George managed the kingdom’s intelligence agency. From the former king’s various actions, Old George deduced that Oliver’s true father might be extraordinary—someone who a king would swallow his pride and remain silent for. Sometimes, the seemingly unbelievable is, in fact, obvious. The only place where the Queen could venture without royal oversight was the Church, where she was a devoted follower.

Old George believed the Pope had two possible motives: pure admiration for the Queen’s beauty and status, or ulterior designs. Regardless, the King was disregarded, violating a king’s as well as a man’s principles.

Old George faced a decision. He fully understood the Church’s formidable power, even though he was an Angel. Still, he and Ola the Seventeenth were genuine friends from childhood, bonding through shared battlefield experiences. He decided to side with his friend.

Together, they devised a plan. Ola the Seventeenth needed a sharp blade to vanquish the enemy. It couldn’t be the George Family, but the opportunistic Zheng Family caught the eye of Ola the Seventeenth. By the time it passed to Ola the Eighteenth, he was informed and thus sought external assistance without hesitation.

With one ally at the royal court and the other outside, it facilitated Old George’s contact with the Moon God’s Court. Direct involvement was impossible. In Hedan, they couldn’t withstand the Earth Temple’s retaliation. From the introduction of Hex-Tech, the heavy use of the Celestial Principle School, unexpectedly Hex-Tech and the Celestial Principle School unleashed power far exceeding expectations during their development. This allowed Ola the Eighteenth to gradually gain a foothold, something both he and Old George never anticipated. With patience and meticulous planning, they avoided direct confrontation with the Church, leading to the current situation.

Achilles returned to the Royal City, outwardly ignoring the George Family and mingling with other noble youths. Yet, in the series of events involving the Funeral Attendant, he heavily relied on Simmons, as directed by his father. Simmons’ entry into the Canon Law School was actually a decision made through discussions between the King and Old George. What made Old George remarkable was that even Simmons believed it was his own bold decision, let alone others.

Upon learning all this, Simmons felt his mind buzzing, realizing how naive his earlier boasting about his achievements in front of his grandfather had been.

Subsequent changes unfolded rapidly. Though Old George had no concrete evidence, he believed the Pope was maneuvering in the shadows. Constantly, the King and he feared the Pope, an unfathomable figure whose thoughts were beyond human comprehension.

The King died; his grandfather died.

Simmons was anxious, eager to act, yet the more he learned, the more he felt insignificant. Impulsiveness led only to sacrifice. Just as it seemed all was lost, the situation suddenly flipped—Oliver had died. It was like a mirage of a feast appearing in the desert when you were dying of thirst.

The George Family flourished, yet Simmons wasn’t wildly ecstatic.

Now the entire George Family envied Simmons. When Hokele visited, he insisted only Simmons accompany him. Undoubtedly, the new head of the George Family is just a figurehead, a transitional phase, with the King favoring Simmons. The future of the George Family rested solely with Simmons.

Shortly after Hokele’s departure, the second prince arrived, seeking Simmons too. The second prince, in front of everyone, embraced Simmons shoulder-to-shoulder, their closeness undeniable. This left any scheming individuals within the George Family utterly quiet. Perhaps they could play tricks before the King, but the second prince, controlling hidden powers and intelligence, was an entirely different matter.

In the tavern, Simmons and Achilles were enjoying drinks, so he couldn’t respond to the Round Table Conference’s call. This time, unusually, Achilles was without his usual company of beauties, in an incredibly jovial mood: "Oliver had advanced to the Divine Angel following the antiquated path, an invincible entity of the same rank. The Moon God’s Court specially prepared a Judgement Angel with a sealing artifact, yet the assassination failed. However, the remaining Night Patrol’s actions succeeded in annihilating him, even forcing the Pope to intervene. Now, if that isn’t a miracle, what is? Apparently, our Ola Royal Family does have some fortune after all."

Achilles said with a smile, draining a full glass of strong liquor as if merely a bystander.