louisehourcade Chapter 608 The Conflict in the Royal Palace
Chapter 608 The Conflict in the Royal Palace
According to noble tradition, as long as the eldest son does not commit any wrongdoing, the title is basically inherited by the eldest son.
Simmons's patricide was not publicized.
This would greatly damage the dignity of the royal family.
Pulis was unaware of Simmons's past patricide.
However, when Simmons was confined to the palace by the king's order, his confidant secretly passed the news to Pulis through special means.
Pris Porter is not just a level 43 eighth-tier archmage.
He is also the Grand Duke of Potter in the West!
From Priest's perspective, Tester was definitely taking advantage of his position guarding the border to work with Troy to find a way to deal with Simmons.
This is something he cannot tolerate.
After all, the interests of the aristocratic faction were tied to Simmons.
If Tester ascends the throne, it will be a huge blow to the aristocratic faction.
Moreover, the clashes between the two factions had naturally angered Tester, with many nobles among them.
Once Tester comes to power, these nobles are likely to be targeted by him.
As a high-ranking nobleman from the aristocratic faction, Priss must do everything in his power to prevent this from happening.
After learning that Simmons had been placed under house arrest, Pulis knew that Tester would make another big move.
Sure enough, just as he returned, the king announced that Tester would become the next king.
So Priest, along with a group of nobles from the royal city, wanted to confront Charles XI and demand an explanation.
Adventurers' Guild!
After learning the whole story from Xue Feibai, who remained in the royal city, Anno frowned and asked, "When Priss returned from Worengel, there were no more eighth-tier guards stationed there, were there?"
Lu Zhishang sighed and said, "That guy said there's basically no fighting on the border, so even if we leave, it won't be a big problem."
Moreover, Pris's term as a guard has come to an end.
Theoretically speaking, Troy should be on duty in Warrengor now!
"So even if he deserted his post, it's still a reasonable excuse, isn't it?"
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Anno stroked his chin, recalling how he had invited Troy to explore Hidden Dragon City before the sea creatures invaded.
Troy told Anno that he was going to Warrengel to switch defenses.
However, a series of events occurred afterward, preventing Troy from ever getting there.
"If he were just a level 43 mage, Pris probably wouldn't be able to cause this much trouble. But he also holds the title of Duke... I bet even the King is having a headache!"
Even Lemens, the guardian warrior of the kingdom, was an invincible figure.
Without a noble title, they did not have much say in meetings among nobles.
Suddenly, Anno remembered his title of baron.
"Lemons possesses immense strength. If the king were to grant him a title, it would undoubtedly provoke opposition from all the noble factions."
Even nobles from the Kingdom faction are highly likely to oppose it.
Therefore, from the moment Lemens became a warrior of the nation, it was virtually impossible for him to become a nobleman.
When I came down from the battlefield of Volengol, I was only at the sixth rank, and I had made great contributions.
And just like that, I was promoted to a baron without any territory, and I heard that some people were trying to stop it.
After that, the king gave me the territory of Selangor.
Because the previous nobleman Antoine committed a serious crime, the noble faction had nothing to say.
By the time the nobles of the aristocratic faction realized what was happening, I had already become a noble with a title, territory, and power!
Unless I make a fatal mistake, the chances of losing my title are slim.
But on the other hand, could it be that the king learned from Lemons' experience, and that's why he wanted to integrate me into the aristocratic class?
That way, if Tester becomes the next king, I won't be as restricted as Lymens was.
Anno felt that such a possibility was not out of the question.
Because Pris, who is next to Simmons, is Simmons' perfect supporter.
Title, power, connections—Priss has it all!
Troy's status as a marquis also fits the above characteristics.
However, apart from strength, Troy is far inferior to Pris in other aspects.
But whether Charles XI really thought that way, Anno didn't know.
The main problem now is dealing with the troublesome Pris.
This fellow is now leading a large group of nobles, demanding an explanation from Charles XI.
However, Charles XI ordered that those present at the time must not spread the news that Simmons had sent a foreigner to assassinate the king.
"It seems Tester needs our help! Xue Feibai, you guys continue preparing for the council meeting, I'm going to the palace."
Anno's eyes narrowed, and he rode his dragon away from the Adventurers' Guild, flying towards the inner city palace.
If it were any other profession, Anno might have avoided the conflict with Pris for a while.
But Priss happens to be a mage.
In comparison, mages pose less of a threat to Anno.
Moreover, during his three days in Xuelong City, Anno's strength has increased several times compared to before!
The adventurers who saw Anno leave instantly erupted in excitement.
Anyone with eyes to see can see that the struggle for the crown prince has begun!
Pulis led his men back from the border.
Baron Anno, the guild leader of the Adventurers' Guild, must be heading to the palace to help Tester!
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Royal Palace Council Hall.
Charles XI sat wearily on the throne.
Below are the nobles divided into two camps.
One side, led by Troy, consisted of a dozen or so nobles from the kingdoms, who glared angrily at the nobles standing on the right.
In front of the aristocratic nobles stood an old man with emerald green hair.
The wrinkles on his face indicated that this nobleman was quite old.
However, the staff in his hand and the golden magic runes on the mage robe he wore proved that he was an eighth-level mage.
At this moment, Pris glared at Troy and said in an aggressive tone, "Marquis of Troy, on what grounds have you ordered your soldiers to detain Prince Simmons? Do you still respect the Crown Prince? Do you still respect the dignity of the royal family? Do you intend to rebel?"
They started by slapping a huge label on Troy.
Troy was also helpless.
Whether he would rebel or not, the king knew all too well.
But now the King clearly intends to let his Tester supporters deal with Simmons' supporters.
This is also a test for Tester.
Tester stood next to Troy.
But he cannot speak in this situation.
The person on the other side was just a supporter speaking, and he, the one being supported, was lowering his status by speaking—Simmons was still under house arrest and hadn't appeared.
"Duke Priss, you have abandoned your post at the border fortress of Worengle without authorization, disregarding the security of the border. If the undead legion takes advantage of this situation to invade, can you bear the responsibility?"
For Tester's sake, Troy cannot afford to lose face at this point.
"As the Duke of the Kingdom, I naturally cannot neglect the safety of the kingdom. Before I leave, I have specifically invited an eighth-tier mage from the Magic Sanctuary to oversee Worengle!"
Priss has returned to cause trouble for Troy, so naturally he won't leave any evidence against him.
He also indicated that he had connections within the Church of Magic.
The two sides immediately began a heated verbal battle.
Before long, the nobles behind the two began to criticize each other.
The entire council chamber was as noisy as a vegetable market.
Lymens, standing beside the throne, watched the dispute among the nobles with an expressionless face.
The king was already snoring softly on his throne.
Just as the argument was getting heated, a soldier hurriedly walked in from outside.
The nobles' argument stopped instantly, and they all looked at the soldier.
A soldier knelt before the king and reported, "Your Majesty, Baron Anno has arrived!"
Upon hearing this, Tester and Troy both smiled.
Charles XI opened his eyes and said, "Let him in!"