It was still the same meeting hall, but there were many more people inside than last time.
But this time, Lin walked in following the footsteps of the empress, and received much more attention than last time.
However, there is no seat for a certain person as a nominal adviser, and the seat next to the empress is also empty. Since the promulgation of the constitution and royal laws, the gap between Prince Thomas and the empress has become more obvious. In addition to the unprecedented divorce between the two,
Unless he shouted out, he was just like a stranger.
After all, the eldest son of the great noble wanted to be the emperor, not just a prince. For this marriage, he even gave up the right to inherit the title of the Grand Duke of Frias, retaining only a few unimportant subordinates.
title.
It can be said that a royal law directly destroyed all Prince Thomas's plans. He can only be happy if he is happy. So now this one doesn't even do superficial things, he only has to make trouble in public to express his feelings.
Inner dissatisfaction.
The discord between the empress and his wife is not news among the nobles. There have been signs that the two of them are playing their own ways, and they even do not hide it. But in this formal occasion, the prince was not suppressed by his father.
Arriving next to the empress, all the nobles were quite surprised.
However, this also clearly shows how deep the dissatisfaction is in the heart of Archduke Frias. After all, compared to Prince Thomas's positive attitude, the Grand Duke's eagerness to come in person and stare at the throne every day is disappointing to everyone.
in the eyes.
From the moment he entered the meeting hall, Lin knew that today's show had begun. Judging from the fact that the positions where the nobles were sitting or standing were very different from the last time, he knew whether to establish a constitution or to oppose it.
The camps on both sides are clearly distinct. There is no need to identify each other.
But don't think that Archduke Frias is alone. The members of the royal family sitting next to him can all be regarded as people of the same rank and half a rank, and they hold more real power.
The arrogance originated from the blood of the emperor, but this group of royal family members are not afraid of the confidence of the nobility of the empire. Therefore, even though they do not hold any palace positions and logically do not have seats, they still sit calmly now.
Although Lin was the designated protagonist of this imperial meeting, his status meant that when he was not named, he could only stand beside and behind the empress, with the emperor's ministers. In terms of position, he was quite inconspicuous.
But all the nobles, whether they saw it for the first time or had seen it before, wanted to imprint this man's figure in their minds. Maybe after today, there will be no chance to see this man again...
Lin had no way of knowing the meaning behind those gazes. But if gazes could kill, then he should be riddled with holes by now. Even if gazes couldn't kill, Lin still felt quite awkward being stared at by these gnawing gazes. It's not a shame to be thick-skinned.
It means I don’t feel anything.
Since the development of the Karlsruhe Empire, conferences such as the Royal Council have also had a lot of ceremonial processes. Following the process can give those who are in it and pursue power a feeling of having great power.
.
But for people who are not interested, it will only make them drowsy. It is no surprise to Lin that he belongs to the latter group. Moreover, this person has not yet developed the ability to sleep standing up with his eyes open, so he can only simulate it in his mind.
, how to deal with people later; while enduring this boring drama.
Finally, before someone died of boredom, his name was mentioned.
"Magic Guy Blasch Tripwood!" Grand Duke Frias' loud voice, like a bell, roared someone's name in a low tone. "How dare you come forward and talk to me face to face."
This opening was different from what Lin had imagined.
The situation that I originally imagined the most was to have a debate on the interests of establishing a constitution or not. Someone would inevitably stage a drama of arguing with the Confucian scholars. But Lin was very self-aware and knew that he was not Zhuge Liang and did not have that kind of eloquence, so he
Before calculating victory, calculate defeat first.
But this kind of opening was no different from being choked in person. Lin hesitated for the first time about whether to step forward.
However, people have already arrived, and they are still under the eyes of everyone. Now, whether he turns around and leaves or uses the flash technique to leave, it is a sign of weakness and is not good for the affairs he wants to promote. Therefore, Lin can only follow the etiquette process.
After asking the empress for permission, he stood up.
Arriving at his seat in the field, Lin bowed to the empress first to show respect for the Imperial Council. Then he faced Archduke Frias, nodded and said, "Your Excellency, I wonder what kind of doubts I can clear up for you?"
Lin was preconceived, thinking that he was just here to scold people. In terms of his status, it was quite rude to face a grand duke with a nod. But he still did it.
The opening remarks were neither humble nor arrogant, as if you humbly ask for advice and I will respond to you mercifully. This means that you are ready for confrontation from the beginning.
It's just that the next development has nothing to do with Lin's preparations.
After getting up, Archduke Frias, who also came to the scene, directly reprimanded: "You treacherous and lying villain! Who sent you here to disturb the internal affairs of our empire? No matter who is the mastermind behind you today, you can't help but
Get rid of the serious crime of rebellion! I, Japa Frias, as one of the Grand Dukes of the Karlsruhe Empire, will punish villains like you!"
After saying that, with a 'pop' sound, a glove was thrown heavily in front of Lin. Although etiquette and customs vary from place to place, some of the more distinctive actions still have something in common. Just like the one in front of you.
...Does this mean a duel? Lin looked at the pot-bellied old nobleman in front of him with a strange expression. Even though he had majesty and an air of being in a position of power for a long time, no matter how you looked at him, he was not someone who was used to fighting.
Lin therefore said: "Sir, are you serious?"
Lin thought to himself that for a guy like Grand Duke Frias, it would not be a problem to imitate Ye Wen and fight ten, but a hundred. The other party is definitely not ignorant of his own strength. Even if he ignores all those exaggerated records, he will be killed.
A formal magician with a golden thread cannot be challenged by a nobleman like him who neglects combat training.
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The magicians in Lost Land are scholars, but they are also warriors. They may not necessarily have muscles all over their bodies and are proficient in martial arts, but they can be promoted to the official level of magicians, and there is no one without blood on their hands.
For those who are purely theoretical and can do tricks but are not good at fighting, it is possible to find them from magic apprentices. Formal magicians are impossible!
This is why in Mysteryland, the status of magicians is so high. In my hometown, all magicians are like people who have at least a Ph.D. in their most basic academic qualifications. What everyone compares with is how many PhDs they have obtained.
, how many papers have been published, how many awards have been won, and whether they have been registered in the country.
Archduke Frias knew his own family affairs, and he certainly did not challenge a magician without any intention. So in the face of the contemptuous questioning, the archduke stepped forward and gritted his teeth viciously and said:
"Don't misunderstand, this is a declaration of war. I know you are strong, but even if you kill me, there will still be my heirs who will inherit my legacy and continue this war. Even if all my heirs die, there will still be
People from my family; no matter how many people in my family die, there will still be people in my territory who will definitely hunt you down to the last person. This is not an ordinary grudge, this is an endless war, and this is a matter of great justice.
A righteous battle to redress the treasonous reputation!”
Lin didn't expect it. He was thrown into a big show at the beginning, and the opponent still jumped into the game and directly gambled his fortune. So someone's current mood is confused, and his expression is completely lost. It's not much better.
Archduke Frias seemed to have succeeded in his plan and smiled proudly. He followed the brisk steps of a victor and came to the magician. Lin was not very tall and had never thought of taking the path of a muscular man, so
Compared to the Grand Duke's 'Qui Wu' level figure, he looks like a child a size smaller.
The Grand Duke just stared at the person in front of him. He raised his voice as if he was already victorious. He said: "Are you afraid, Magician? You really should be afraid. Even if you can fight, you are only one person. How can you
Deal with the endless army of a great noble. If you are afraid, just get out. Get out of my empire and never come back to this land again. Don't even think about it. You should be lucky that you live in a
In times of peace, it is impossible for me to lead my army out of the empire's territory to attack you. Go away, as far away as possible. If you are afraid, just live well outside and don't covet the Karlsruhe Empire again.
"
Archduke Frias was so aggressive that Lin unconsciously took two or three steps back. It wasn't because he was oppressed by his momentum, or because he was afraid of the archduke's body that was wider than his own. It was mainly because the guy in front of him had eaten garlic. That tone was too much.
Win for a while without fighting.
But someone was thinking in his heart, it turned out that this was the idea. He used the momentum of the human sea tactic to force me to give in.
Now that the opponent has made a move, how should he respond? This seemingly unsolvable tactic is incomprehensible to ordinary magicians. Lin Ke is not timid at all.
only……
Just when someone is still thinking about the 'safest' way to respond, his previous action of retreating has been interpreted by others as a sign of failure. Now this silence is the opportunity for everyone to step on it! If anyone is just right
If you have exceeded the limit of a magician and begged for mercy, even if you don't get great merit, you can still be credited with it.
So before Lin could react, a few more gloves were thrown over.
Someone wondered, could this be the legendary 'a group of us challenge you alone'?
And now it seems that no matter whether it is a cat or a tiger, it will step on it a few times when it is free? I really think that I am easy to bully!
Lin sighed helplessly. Lin actually missed the past, the good days when he could let go and just let things go. Unlike now, things seem to be forced, and he can't take a step back.
So regardless of whether the sigh was heard or not, Lin took a few steps and bent down to pick up the gloves dropped by Archduke Frias. This meant accepting the declaration of war.
And if you follow the process, then the two sides can actually start fighting. Otherwise, if one side declares war and the other side starts fighting without accepting it, this can be regarded as an undeclared war.
An undeclared war loses a bit of fairness. If two nobles negotiate after the war, even if the undeclared war wins, they will not have much advantage in front of the arbiter. On the contrary,
It is possible to pay more for your despicable behavior.