Chapter 52: The smart move

As the three of them, Isabella, Alexander, and King Alaric, sat in deep discussion, a glimmer of hope began to emerge amidst the darkness that surrounded them. Alexander's plan to create a rift between King Maximilian and his supporters seemed like a plausible strategy to weaken their formidable enemy. And now, with King Alaric's revelation about Lord Arcturus' intentions, a new dimension was added to their plan.

"Lord Arcturus," Isabella mused, her voice tinged with a mix of curiosity and concern. "If he truly intends to betray King Maximilian and dethrone him from the dark league, then it presents us with an opportunity. We can exploit the growing tension between them and amplify it, further weakening King Maximilian's hold on power."

Alexander nodded in agreement. "Yes, if we can manipulate their conflict and drive a wedge between them, it will not only create chaos within their ranks but also divert their attention away from our own plans."

King Alaric leaned forward, his gaze int