Super Righteous Player
Chapter 815 - 354: The Whole Truth

Chapter 815: Chapter 354: The Whole Truth

"Philip was only twenty-four at the time, having just come of age and reclaimed his memories not a few years prior... when he devised a complex trap to kill King Noah I and his eldest son in one fell swoop.

"This was because Noah I’s eldest son, Albert Noah, was quite an excellent and wise prince. Barring any surprises, he would have succeeded to the throne... and naturally, Philip would not have been able to continue reincarnating through the ’Fourth History.’

"But Philip didn’t want to die yet. So he simply designed a murder plot against Noah I and the crown prince and framed his younger brother, the second prince—with the primary means being to create a series of emergencies that forced the prince to immediately assume the throne in the order of succession.

"The cause of death remained undetermined, and not even Prophet-level spells could uncover the truth in a short time. This instantaneous succession by the second prince unavoidably aroused the suspicions of others.

"The second prince’s sister, the then grand princess, boldly confronted her brother about certain matters that night, eventually reaching a compromise. Yet on her return journey, Her Highness the princess was also assassinated by Philip using the same method.

"After that, Philip immediately raised the banner of rebellion. Under the pretext of avenging the murder of his father, brother, and sister, he ’reclaimed’ the throne from the second prince."

The Silver Baron commented with great interest and a resonant voice, "And this... was precisely the old trick Philip employed when he helped Noah to establish his kingdom.

"I believe it was a kind of retribution."

"Retribution?"

Salvatore asked, puzzled, "Retribution for what?"

"—Idiot."

Vatore’s voice was dull and hoarse, "It’s naturally for erasing his merits and fame."

Annan went on to explain, "He was probably worried about something or simply wanted to establish his authority. He appropriated all the achievements of ’Strategist Philip’ for himself, directly turning ’Strategist Philip’ into a non-existent person.

"Had he not done so, ’Strategist Philip’s’ strategies would have been passed down. And since his name was also ’Philip,’ people would instinctively suspect Prince Philip first, even without any evidence.

"But precisely because King Noah I had obscured and did not teach his children the strategies of the past—obviously fearing they might learn and use them against him—he ended up being killed by the very strategies he had used to found his kingdom."

...Why does this story sound eerily familiar?

Annan frowned deeply.

How should I say it...

It had a hauntingly "familiar taste."

"It feels like something a tragedy writer would like."

Annan couldn’t help but critique.

The Silver Baron couldn’t resist clapping in admiration, "You’re not wrong!

"Philip, when he was a half-elf, was an outstanding ’Prophet,’ a Gold-tier Transcendent. He was inherently skilled in surveying and concealing futures and had a significant depth of research in ’Future Theory.’

"In fact, his initial allegiance to Noah I... was to obtain from him a Great Calamity Curio that could alter the future, the ’Fourth History.’"

The corner of the Silver Baron’s mouth curved up, "Yes... From the very beginning, he knew of the effects of the Fourth History. And the one who told him all this...

"—was the Tragedy Writer."

"I see..."

Annan murmured.

A gleam lit up in his eyes.

Everything made sense.

He finally understood everything.

"King Henry VIII of Noah, also known as the eighth king of Noah, had a total of nine children—five daughters and four sons. And the third prince, Philip, was his fourth child... that’s why he was named Philip."

The order of succession in the Noah royal house had always been separately counted for males and females.

This tradition came from the Elven royal family.

The Elves believed that if the number of princes exceeded twelve... that is, reaching the "Thirteenth Prince," it would be a great disrespect.

After all, the Elves’ term for "prince" actually meant "leader."

To have a "Thirteenth Leader" would invite comparisons to the twelve True Gods. Hence, separating the male and female successors was a method to reduce the number of "princes."

Even though Noah was merely a kingdom and they did not use Elvish, this tradition had nevertheless been passed down.

"And Philip II is also the current Philip. Henry VIII’s grandfather, who is Philip VI, was also Philip... Then, without a doubt, Philip IV, who appears on the royal lineage chart of Noah today, must be the same person."

In other words,

The current Prince Philip has already been reincarnated for the fourth time.

Since he didn’t kick the bucket right after his last reincarnation,

the price of "one-fourth of his memories, wisdom, soul, and desires" collected by the "Fourth History" must certainly be due to his present self.

But even so,

"He still covets immortality so greedily," Annan said slowly, "It’s very abnormal.

"If I’m not mistaken, that candy made from demon’s blood... should not have been used for the ’Blood-eating Holy Rite’ at all. It was actually consumed."

Demon’s blood contains a strong "corrosive influence."

If a normal person takes a full dose, they will directly lose consciousness and transform into a demon.

Candies made from diluted demon blood, if not sacrificed to the Goddess of the Cup through "Blood-eating Holy Rite" but consumed directly, will also make one’s emotions become extreme and energy surge.

"That is to say, Prince Philip is actually using this candy ’to constantly arouse his own desires.’ Because his real desires have become very weak... so he doesn’t even crave the power anymore but simply yearns for pleasure."

The Silver Baron said slowly: "His current desires and the strength of his soul are no longer sufficient for him to undergo another ’reincarnation.’ He has lost too much memory, and if nothing goes wrong, this will be his last life — in any case, all he needs to do is revel in pleasure until his death.

"For this purpose, he even promoted reforms to weaken the royal power, handing authority over to the nobility."

"But,"

Annan countered, "Isn’t it generally the case that those in power are not allowed to extend their lives?

"If they do that, wouldn’t the Bell Ringer come to punish them?"

"Then, Annan,"

upon hearing this, the Silver Baron countered, "Have you ever thought about... why you previously called upon Saul to extend Ivan’s life?"

This question struck Annan like a bolt of lightning, leaving him momentarily stunned.

"The lifespan of those in power is constrained because if they exist for too long, they can cause destruction to the nation. They can hinder the nation’s progress... but conversely, if they ’haven’t had a negative impact on the nation for the time being,’ the Bell Ringer might show a bit of face and push back the day of ’ultimate deadline’ punishment.

"The law’s requirements are strict, but in the actual execution process, there can be flexibility based on the situation at hand. After all, it’s the ’purpose’ that must be accountable, not the ’means’... This, too, is a form of Tradition.

"Since Philip has not harmed Noah and can even help Noah to progress, his kind of reincarnation, although illegal, will not be immediately punished — and he is not likely to stay long on the throne, opting to pass the kingship to his offspring... In that case, his identity is no longer as a ’power wielder.’

"The Silver Baron said meaningfully.

Annan suddenly recalled a conversation he had with Philip:

"I can see that you have a soul that follows pleasure and is unbound. If you ever feel weary and wish to break free from the chains that bind your fate... you are welcome to seek me out. I will grant you the secret to pleasure."

At the time, Annan did not understand the meaning of these words.

He thought it was Philip teasing him... lusting after his body.

But now, Annan finally understood a deeper meaning behind those words.

The so-called "secret to pleasure."

Must be his candy that could enhance desires.

And those old nobles, suddenly one by one, had the desire and vitality to live another five hundred years, likely because they had consumed the blood candy.

As for "breaking free from the chains that bind one’s fate," that must refer to... his "Fourth History" that could rewrite the future.

—That was why those nobles pledged allegiance to him!

In other words...

"If I’m not mistaken, the reason why Philip is able to garner support from those old nobles."

Annan said slowly: "Philip must be planning a...

"...’Group Rebirth.’

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