Chapter 79 : Reberdin
Word Number:294
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
After long struggles, Lahmus finally clawed his way out of the abyss of grief following the loss of his son. As his body and mind mended, the Duke recovered a semblance of reason. He pardoned the generals and restored their ranks and honors, acknowledging that they had performed their duties faithfully during the conflict. Yet, a pressing shadow remained: he had to reconsider the succession of Voxmire. The second son, Reberdin, had always known the throne was beyond his reach. He had lived a life of quiet affluence, distant from the world’s strife, immersing himself in the study of literature and the arts. On occasion, he practiced archery, though only to accompany his father and brother on their royal hunts. With his brother’s passing, Reberdin was summoned by royal decree to abandon his comfortable, carefree existence. To shoulder the heavy mantle of a future ruler, he was forced to distance himself from his tutors of art and letters. In their place, he studied law and strategy under two mentors personally appointed by the Duke, to whom he was required to report his progress at strictly appointed intervals. Lahmus frequently admonished him to remain clear-headed and avoid acting on impulse. He warned the Prince not to wield his power capriciously and to decide nothing without first consulting the courtiers. In the Duke’s eyes, Bilerd and Losalod were men of tireless dedication who could help the new heir discern right from wrong and steady his will. As one of the earliest families to follow the house of Voxmire, the clan of Bilerd Kelamo held a prestigious seat in the Golden Axe Hall. Bilerd was never short of followers, all hoping to ride the coattails of his family’s immense influence to reach the