[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-sss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend":3,"chapter-sss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend-sss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend-chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","SSS-Rank Harem Sword: My Lustful Life With Legendary Maidens",{"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},403432,671,"Chapter 100: The King’s Decision","sss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend-chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>(Thank you for your suppourt and encouragement, and Special Thanks To Ahmed_Koroma_1382 for the magic castle.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before things could escalate to forceful measures, Claudia stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed on one knee and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My King, if you give me permission, I have something to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The furious King Magnus paused and looked at Claudia, curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia straightened her posture before continuing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the person who has watched over Princess Mariana for years, I can say with certainty that she would not choose wrongly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Magnus and Queen Lysandra frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you trying to imply, Knight Claudia?\" King Magnus asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia looked at Maria before replying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Adonis Kingsbane is not just any bastard’s son. He has a grand destiny, and it is far above kings and emperors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Magnus and Queen Elenora looked shocked and in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t speak nonsense, you ignorant knight,\" Lysandra barked. \"You are just trying to confuse the King and Queen. There is no such person with a destiny above kings and emperors in this age. That kind of destiny only belonged to the Sword God Ascalon and the Evil Emperor Emperion in the Age of Gods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Claudia echoed. \"I personally witnessed his growth and transformation. He has become a Level 20 Swordmaster within just four months, and his true power is unfathomable. He hasn’t lost a single battle so far, even in the recent Rising Star competition at the Academy, where he became the champion with overwhelming strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is charismatic, strong, and possesses a grand destiny. So it is my sincere suggestion that you think this over and give this relationship a chance. You can build alliances anytime, but you cannot find such a son-in-law in this lifetime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra’s calm composure finally cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed with sharp hostility as a surge of anger rose within her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\" she snapped thunderously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden outburst startled several nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm, regal mask was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its place was fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you all lost your senses? You are seriously considering the words of a mere knight over the stability of two kingdoms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sharp gaze swept across King Magnus and Queen Elenora.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not some trivial matter of personal preference. This is politics. This is power. This is the future of Fernis and Gratis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you would throw all of that away... for a boy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curled with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bastard, no less.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Elenora’s expression tightened. But this time, she did not immediately agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone made Lysandra’s anger increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned toward Mariana, her eyes burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you, foolish Princess, do you even understand what you are doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice grew harsher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not some ordinary girl chasing childish love. You are a Royal princess. Your choices affect nations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariana stood undeterred, replying: \"I understand that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra scoffed, \"No, you don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back to the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My King, my Queen, this is exactly why decisions like these cannot be left to emotion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this continues, the alliance between our kingdoms will weaken. Enemies will take advantage. Stability will crumble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that what you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite her words, King Magnus did not respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted from Lysandra to Claudia, then finally to Mariana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was no longer purely of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was thought now. He was considering seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Elenora, too, seemed conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes rested on her daughter. Not as a ruler, nut as a mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that alone made Lysandra feel her control slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her nails dug slightly into her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re breaking...\" she realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That realization only fueled her anger further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cannot be serious, Magnus. You would risk everything for uncertainty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Magnus finally spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are not agreeing, Lysandra. But we are considering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra’s eyes gaze squinted. Those words struck harder than any blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Considering?\" she scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word itself sounded offensive to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are considering rejecting a royal alliance... for a boy whose future is nothing but speculation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two might have forget potential means nothing without power. Destiny means nothing without proof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed toward Mariana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And love is the weakest foundation of all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariana’s clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra smiled mockingly, \"Oh? How so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariana took a step forward, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Love is the reason people fight. It’s the reason people become stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s the reason I won’t back down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall fell silent once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Magnus exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Elenora closed her eyes briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lysandra stood there fuming. She absolutely cannot let go of this alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence after Mariana’s words stretched on for several long seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King Magnus remained seated, his expression unreadable. His fingers rested on the armrest, no longer tapping, but his gaze remained fixed on Mariana. There was no anger now. Only thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Careful, heavy thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Elenora glanced at him, then at her daughter. Her eyes softened slightly, but she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia stayed on one knee, still and composed, though even she could feel the weight of the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Magnus spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mariana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariana straightened instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are willing to stand against your duty for this boy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her answer was firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnus turned his gaze toward Claudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you... you are willing to place your honor as a royal knight on him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia lowered her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, My King.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, no hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnus leaned back slightly in his throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall remained silent, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they changed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariana blinked, almost as if she hadn’t heard correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnus continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this boy has truly earned such conviction from both of you.... then he is not someone I can dismiss without seeing him myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will meet him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mariana’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief surged through her so suddenly that she had to steady herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claudia’s shoulders relaxed slightly, though she remained composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Elenora looked at her daughter again, this time with a complicated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was both concerned over the Kingdom, curious about the boy, and bore something close to hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone shared that reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen Lysandra’s face had gone completely ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Foolish! This is foolishness,\" she said sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnus turned his gaze toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just gave my verdict. Please restrain yourself. This is not your Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra took a step forward, clearly frustrated now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Magnus, you are risking a political alliance for the sake of curiosity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnus did not raise his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am making an informed decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra’s lips tightened. \"This is a mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magnus did not respond. That silence alone was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood that she had lost control of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes flicked toward Mariana. Then Claudia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then back to the King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" she said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that is your decision, then I have nothing more to say. I’ll personally see you regret your choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her tone made it clear. She was far from finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, she turned and walked out of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps were sharp, controlled, but filled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large doors closed behind her with a heavy sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The palace corridors outside felt colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lysandra walked quickly, her expression dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants she passed immediately lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she reached a more secluded part of the palace, she stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadowed corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm mask finally cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fools,\" she muttered under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her nails dug into her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes burned with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They think they can gamble with something like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a quiet, bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A boy; a bastard; and they’re willing to hesitate over a royal alliance. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they won’t protect their own kingdom... then I will protect mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this alliance weakens... then Fernis becomes vulnerable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And a vulnerable kingdom can be broken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let them entertain this fantasy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll make sure they regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1357,"2026-05-30T07:20:36.276Z","2026-06-01T04:30:37.594Z",1,"novelbin.me","531cb28a2d05dee3fdf1d04c1f0a1871141f7a190e49c47cfbdcbd6fc7cb44ad","sss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend-chapter-139","sss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend-chapter-138",200,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsss-rank-harem-sword-my-lustful-life-with-legend-cover.jpg"]