[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea":3,"chapter-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-140":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Ascend to the Divine Throne through Arcane Means",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1086681,1419,"Chapter 140: 136 Confrontation at the Royal Palace Evening Party (4k)_2","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>Chapter 140: Chapter 136 Confrontation at the Royal Palace Evening Party (4k)_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was no problem with Lis taking Mora along this time; it was also a good opportunity for Mora to expand her social connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright, at the big boss’s request, I’ll go now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, Mora took a glass of wine from a servant nearby and walked toward the group of conversing people not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You go, look how handsome he is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m already betrothed, why don’t you go? I see you’re blushing; are you shy, girl?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Mitra sister, stop teasing me, please ask for me first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whose family is this person from? I don’t have any impression of them at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one who was standing with him just now was the second son of the Carl family, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is it, don’t speak in riddles!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The one from the Kane family, the Family Head who seldom attends banquets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think I have an impression now, that family…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t talk nonsense!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The companion hurriedly stopped him from continuing and cautioned,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you know he was taken in as an apprentice by the ‘Judgement Flame?’ You’re still talking recklessly here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Thanks a lot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visibly relieved, the person nodded, realizing they had said the wrong thing and hoping that no one else had overheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully looking around, they noticed Lis holding a wine glass and looking at them, they felt a chill in their heart, quickly lowered their head, and hurredly left with their companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis, feeling somewhat helpless, withdrew his gaze. His agility attribute had increased, and not only his movement and action speed but it seemed his perception had become much sharper too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard the exchanges of the people around him quite clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lis wondered whether he should find a new place to kill some time before the King’s arrival,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>suddenly, the chatter around surged, and a blond man with a handsome face approached Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Prince of the Feis Kingdom, Yatean Fis!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this… is he looking for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis watched the approaching Second Prince with curiosity; it was the first time after his rebirth that he had contact with His Royal Highness the Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Viscount Lis Kain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean stopped in front of Lis, squeezing a hint of a smile on his usually serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I am honored to meet you, Prince Yatean.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis replied, his eyes looking directly into Yatean’s without any gesture of a bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean didn’t mind Lis’s somewhat disrespectful behavior, or rather, the significance of this situation added to the unease in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the first time I meet Viscount Lis, truly worthy of being an apprentice to the great ‘Judgement Flame,’ indeed outstanding.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean complimented, and though he was the Second Prince, he was already in his thirties, so praising Lis in such a manner didn’t seem out of place to onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks to my teacher’s favor, I have had the opportunity to learn from him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis replied indifferently; he was rather interested in what medicine Prince Yatean was peddling in his gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobles nearby, having overheard the Prince publicly announcing Lis had been taken as an apprentice by the Legendary Mage and Lis openly confirming it, were shockingly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had been rumors before, but now with the confirmation from the person involved, there could be no mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kane family was set to soar to the heavens!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned envious glances toward Lis, with some even evaluating their daughters as potential matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean and Lis paid no attention to the reactions of those around them, as Yatean continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is all due to Viscount Lis’s excellence, Lord Stephens is known to be very selective.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis simply responded and offered no further reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This reaction from Lis nearly threw Yatean off, but after taking a deep breath, he said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wonder if I could have the honor of a private gathering with you after the banquet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, I have other matters later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis bluntly refused without giving face, a hint of amusement in his eyes, as he roughly guessed what His Highness the Second Prince was up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of negotiating peace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis could only say that Prince Yatean was thinking too much—he was not someone who could just let bygones be bygones with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regretted it, what had he done earlier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean couldn’t help but swallow the rest of his words as Lis’s nasty attitude seemed to foreshadow something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, even though Lis had been taken as a disciple by the Legendary Mage, he should not treat a prince of the Kingdom with such an attitude, especially since he was not yet the Legendary Mage himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that Lis already knew something, perhaps from Camus?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time to think it through, Yatean already knew he was in trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were merely knowledge of his surreptitious probing, that would be one thing, but if Lis knew more of the plan, then it was problematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chance to effectively silence him from the root had slipped away, Yatean took a deep breath and tried one last effort, speaking earnestly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know if there has been some misunderstanding between you and me before, but I assure you this was not my intention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If possible, I am willing to pay a certain price to obtain your forgiveness?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis found it somewhat boring. If this was all, there was really no need to continue the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lis hadn’t intended to pursue it further, he shook his head and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no misunderstanding, I have admired the Second Prince for a long time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Second Prince was about to say something else, Duke Hade walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusis did not give Yatean a gracious look but directly addressed Lis:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Viscount Kane, let’s go, His Majesty is waiting for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the Court Nobles’ leader Duke Hade, the somewhat noisy crowd around them quieted down instantly, their gazes fixed tightly on Lis and Yatean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to sense that something was amiss. Did the up-and-coming Viscount Kane have a feud with the Second Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis nodded to Duke Hade in a greeting, preparing to leave with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Lis seemed to suddenly remember something and turned his head to Yatean:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Goodbye, Prince Yatean, I wish you every success.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean watched Lis’s departing figure, his demeanor finally bereft of previous composure, Lis’s seemingly smiling but non-smiling face, and his meaningful words gave Yatean an ominous premonition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, Yatean forcefully suppressed the thought and turned to chat with the surrounding Nobles with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, further talk was useless; all the plans were in place, and there was no chance for regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yatean steadied his mind as well, since making that decision, he naturally had the resolve to face any outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis didn’t take Yatean to heart, following Duke Hade into a reception room beside the banquet hall where the King, dressed in splendid attire, was already waiting on the sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lis has arrived, have a seat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Morton, seeing the two come in, said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis, after showing the proper respects, sat down on the sofa nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard Mr. Fran took you as his disciple, congratulations!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Morton’s tone was significantly warmer than the last time he had seen Lis, as cordial as if he were an elder to Lis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, I have been studying with my teacher during this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis spoke with impeccable politeness. It seemed the Kingdom was unaware that Mr. Stephens had also taken Risa as a disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, Risa had left the academy for some time now, and her identity card should already have been archived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morton grew increasingly pleased with Lis, being taken as a disciple by the ‘Judgement Flame’ meant that there was a chance to become a Legend in the future. Such talent was a must for the Kingdom to secure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has our Little Lis set his heart on someone yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Hade suddenly interjected, Morton looked on with a smile, not stopping Fusis’s inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis looked up at the two, what were they getting at?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at the moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fusis glanced at Morton and continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You are nearly twenty years old, Lis, it’s time for you to start a family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As the head of the Court Nobles, do I need to introduce you to someone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoa, is the map of Yan Country this short?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lis was somewhat surprised; he expected the Kingdom to do something to woo him but had not anticipated this move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lis was considering how to refuse, Morton spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no need to be euphemistic, Fusis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Lis, what do you think of my daughter Taya?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“`\u003C\u002Fp>",1469,"2026-06-03T10:58:20.093Z","2026-06-03T10:58:25.962Z",1,"novelbin.me","a1eb37c6e33de240c1777adafbc702f44557d3e710090f57527986bf04d37a28","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-141","i-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-chapter-139",1658,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-ascend-to-the-divine-throne-through-arcane-mea-cover.jpg"]