Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 2151

Though Benjamin reacted with lightning speed, Northreach had just endured a devastating snowstorm. The people were still reeling, and the garrison had yet to recover.

They were utterly outmatched when faced with such a powerful foreign onslaught.

The border defenses collapsed step by step, with the northern front retreating.

To stabilize morale, Benjamin had a decision that stunned everyone—he'd lead the army himself.

Since the enemy had come knocking, he would personally drive them back. At this point, the calamity of Celestria or not, it no longer mattered. He had the responsibility to protect his people as long as he stood on this land and held the throne.

Benemir had left no sons or brothers, and not even a regent. Benjamin's decision naturally stirred unanimous objection from the court.

But faced with the courtiers' pleas, Benjamin remained unmoved and announced, "I've made up my mind."

Then, he looked toward the chancellor, Malcolm Lockridge, standing at the forefront. "While I lead the expedition, the chancellor shall serve as acting regent in my stead."

Even Malcolm himself hadn't expected this. After all, he'd once conspired with the Royal Advisor to sacrifice the King and Queen to the heavens.

Though Benjamin had punished the Royal Advisor, he hadn't arrested Malcolm due to a lack of direct evidence.

Still, Malcolm and courtiers had long assumed that Benjamin had sentenced him to death in silence.

So, when he suddenly heard Benjamin entrust the nation to him, Malcolm's eyes widened in shock. But he quickly masked the surprise, and seeing the unwavering determination in Benjamin's eyes, his aged face tightened with somber resolve.

After a long pause, he stepped forward. "If Your Majesty is truly set on going to the front, please leave behind an heir at least. The nation can't go a single day without a sovereign."