All Chapters of 99th Betrayal: I Abandon My Crown: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Sylara's POVI was Sylara Aureveil, firstborn princess of Auremount, daughter of King Aldric Aureveil and Queen Vaelis Sorenwyn.I had trained at Lunara Sanctum since I was 12 years old, eventually becoming the youngest Sacred Huntress in Auremount. Those achievements didn't mean much to my family, though, as they had always favored Elara Aureveil, my younger sister. She had been born with weak divine power and a frail constitution, so my parents often reminded me that she had already suffered enough and that, as the elder sister, I should always yield to her.Yet, no one ever asked whether it pained me as well when I was forced to give in time after time. I couldn't even get a single glance from them, even when I was severely injured after being trampled by a mount.I could hear the distant echo of drums and cheers drifting in from outside as the healer dressed the wounds on my legs. They were celebrating Elara's ascension as the new Sacred Huntress—a position that, until then

Chapter 2

In that instant, everyone in the banquet hall fell silent. Mother grasped my hand and reprimanded me, saying, "You should have said something if you couldn't drink because of your injuries. You're not being forced to drink it. You're overthinking things, Sylara!"Father looked momentarily embarrassed, though he immediately seconded Mom's words and chided me. "You should have ordered your maid to inform us about your injury. You're the firstborn princess of Auremount, so brooding over everything in silence is no way to behave."I offered no defense, nor did I tell them that every maid I had sent out had never even been granted a chance to report back. I simply lowered my head and said softly, "It was my fault for not thinking it through and making Father and Mother worry."They looked at me in renewed astonishment the moment I offered my apology.Father, with a look of approval in his eyes, said, "You finally possess the grace that the firstborn princess of Aureveil Citadel should h

Chapter 3

Darren angrily ordered the guards, "Have Princess Sylara taken to the Reflection Chamber."I instantly panicked. "I'm begging you—please don't do that, Darren! I need treatment right now; otherwise, I'll die!"I had never before lowered myself to entreating them so desperately.Mom instinctively spoke up, saying, "It's just a small dispute between sisters, Darren, so there's no need to—"Darren cut her off coldly, saying, "Sylara intentionally made a scene today to humiliate Elara, so she deserves some discipline, Mother. You can rest assured that I'm just making her cool off for a night—no harm will come to her."Father furrowed his brow but ultimately did nothing to intervene.Caelum cast a look in my direction and tried to reason with me softly, saying, "You should take a moment to cool off, Sylara."I wanted to defend myself, but my throat was already swelling from the allergy. I couldn't even get a single sentence out.In that instant, the guards stepped forward and dragge

Chapter 4

Upon hearing the guard's words, the composure of everyone present shattered into pure panic. "W-What?"Vaelis' eyes rolled back as she fell backward, but Darren caught her just in time. Aldric followed closely behind Caelum, staggering as he ran out of the banquet hall. His usual composure was gone, replaced entirely by fear.They could see thick smoke rising from the area even before reaching the spot. There were guards putting out the fire, leaving the ground covered in puddles of water."Sylara! Sylara!" Aldric cried out Sylara's name, his voice filled with despair.Caelum looked completely panicked, his voice shaking while saying, "I-It can't be. Sylara was just fine a moment ago. She'll be fine. She has to be."He stared at the fire devouring everything before him, his eyes turning completely bloodshot. He tried to plunge into the wall of fire to save her, heedless of the danger.Elara, arriving right behind them, immediately stepped forward and grabbed his arm to hold him b

Chapter 5

Aldric and Vaelis hurriedly stepped forward, their eyes widening in surprise when they saw the corpse. "Is this actually a maid?"Vaelis covered her mouth as tears streamed uncontrollably down her face. "Where is Sylara, then?"Darren moved in to look, his expression turning grim. "That door was locked from the outside. How could a maid have gotten in? How did Sylara get out?"It was then that an attendant standing close by bowed and murmured timidly, "There is an abandoned secret passage beneath the Reflection Chamber, King Aldric. Princess Sylara may have escaped through it."Aldric's worry disappeared in an instant. He tried to speak, but nothing came out.Elara stood behind the crowd, a trace of disappointment flashing across her face. She then spoke in a voice that carried a hint of sarcasm. "You all can stop crying now. Sylara is just hiding on purpose to watch us run around in a panic. She knew we would worry, yet she still staged this fire and risked someone else's life.

Chapter 6

Sylara's POVI was locked in the Reflection Chamber, and my allergic reaction grew increasingly severe. I was just on the verge of collapsing when something suddenly stirred on the floor in the corner of the chamber, and a few stone slabs were slowly pried open from underneath, exposing a dark, pitch-black hole. Wren crawled out from the opening. She was covered in dust as she held a small porcelain vial tightly in her hand. She rushed to my side, supported my weak body, and frantically twisted open the cap of the vial. She was crying while her voice was trembling, yelling, "You have to stay awake, Princess Sylara! I managed to steal this anti-allergy tonic from the healer, so hurry up and drink it!"I couldn't even utter a single word because of how swollen my throat was, so I could only rely on her help to laboriously swallow a few mouthfuls of the tonic. It tasted extremely pungent and bitter, but it genuinely eased the suffocating pressure in my chest, and the sensation of

Chapter 7

I boarded the sacred flagship of the Athenveil Temple, leaving behind all the mistreatment and neglect I had endured in the past in Auremount.I stood at the front of the ship, silently watching Silvergate Divine Harbor fade away. I felt no reluctance to leave, only pure liberation. I withdrew all my affection for the Aurenmount royal family from that day forward.They had never loved or valued me, so I would no longer degrade myself to win their favor. If no one else loved me, then for the rest of my days, loving myself would be enough.I had only just recovered from my allergic reaction, and my injuries were still aching faintly. I was already exhausted from the long journey, so before long, my vision went black; I could no longer hold myself up and fainted straight onto the deck.I regained consciousness and found myself lying on clean, soft bedding. I noticed that there were a few composed elders standing by my side, led by the visiting priest of Lunara Sanctum. He noticed I

Chapter 8

Upon learning of the appointment, I tried to decline several times, feeling completely anxious. "I lack sufficient experience and have never managed a large-scale ceremony. I am not fit for this major responsibility, High Priest Aldous."High Priest Aldous stepped forward and said with absolute certainty, "You must have faith in yourself. You share a natural connection with the divine will, your spirit is pure, and your past hardships have shaped your exceptional composure. Your talent is obvious to everyone here."He looked at me and continued, "Your past trials are not chains, but the very source of your strength. You should act with confidence, as you are fully worthy of being Chief Sanctress."Upon seeing the steady trust in High Priest Aldous's gaze, I finally understood that I had long since broken free from the mire of Auremount, gaining my own glory and a new life. I ceased my hesitations and officially took up my duties, conducting all kinds of rituals as the Chief Sanctres

Chapter 9

I donned the silver mask that symbolized divine authority and performed the divine healing arts in Mother's bedchamber as the sun set. It was conducted with great solemnity, and everyone remained entirely reverent, not daring to be even a fraction careless.I went back to my chambers at the temporary residence once the ritual was over and instructed someone to discreetly call Wren over.Wren was visibly anxious when she arrived, constantly keeping her head down as she didn't dare to meet my gaze.I gently called out to her, murmuring, "It's me, Wren."Wren looked up and finally saw my face clearly. She rushed forward and threw her arms around me, her eyes brimming with tears, while her voice choked with emotion. "It's really you! You're finally back, Princess Sylara!"Yet, before we even had the chance to speak further, someone forcefully pushed the door open.That person was none other than Caelum. He looked haggard, his eyes heavily bloodshot and full of desolation. He was abso

Chapter 10

I had just stepped out of the room when Elara lunged forward and gripped me fiercely. She looked completely furious, her eyes burning with resentment and madness. "Why did you have to come back after leaving? You came back just to ruin everything!"I gently shook off her grip and replied calmly, "I only returned to treat Mother.""You're lying!" Elara bellowed hysterically. "You came back for the sole purpose of robbing me of everything I have! Father and Mother had finally stopped thinking about you, and Caelum had almost forgotten you! You stole everyone's attention the moment you returned!" Upon seeing this, one of the attendants from Lunara Sanctum stepped forward and slapped Elara hard across the face, yelling, "How dare you speak insolently to the Chief Sanctress!"Elara remained defiant despite being slapped, maintaining a constant stream of curses and shouting.Father's expression turned cold and stern; all his previous indulgence toward her entirely vanished. He straight

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