The turbulent undercurrent in King's Harbor is fermenting day by day, and the atmosphere of conspiracy in the air is gradually becoming more and more intense.
This gradually depressing atmosphere soon aroused the alarm of the Frank family. As the most determined royalists in the entire King's Harbor, they immediately began to investigate all abnormal situations in the kingdom.
However, due to the constant obstruction of other noble families and the extremely secretive way of action of the black robes, this investigation ended without any substantial results.
But even so, Military Secretary Marcy Frank secretly informed the Wood royal family of their suspicions and a few investigation results so that the royal family could prepare in advance.
At this moment, in the palace study room in the aristocratic district of King's Harbor, Wood VI was listening carefully to Marcy's report.
Behind him stood a legendary mage wearing a two-color bordered mage robe.
This mage is exactly the royal advisor who helped the legendary masters of the three major families fight Griswold and others when Skeleton King's undead army attacked King's Harbor.
After that war, Wood VI's trust and respect for him naturally increased day by day.
So now, even if it is such secret information, Wood VI will not hide it from him, but will let him listen together and refer to his opinions from time to time.
"Our people were restrained and hindered from many parties during the investigation, which in itself is a very abnormal thing.
Logically speaking, this investigation should not have touched the interests of those nobles, so no matter what the reason, they should not obstruct it like this.
I suspect that these nobles who obstructed the investigation must have colluded with the cultists hiding in our country, and please order your Majesty to grant the security group the right to search the residences of these nobles."
Marcy Frank reports with a worried look on his face.
"Well...recently, something is wrong with the limelight at the court meeting. Those reform blockers who used to be so happy suddenly stopped for some reason...and what Ma Xiqing said about obstructing the investigation, if
If it’s true, then I’m afraid there are indeed some problems here.”
Wood VI, who was sitting at the desk, held his chin and nodded. Recently, he also felt a hint of the coming storm. This dangerous atmosphere was hidden under the calm surface in the kingdom, just like a storm on the sea.
It's like the bit of biting dampness that wafts over when it's about to arrive.
However, he was unable to grant the right to investigate the mansion requested by Marcy, because the actions of the nobles in obstructing the investigation were very covert, leaving the security group with no clues to grasp.
And if the security group is granted the right to investigate noble residences without any evidence, the nobles in the country will definitely cause trouble!
There is less than half a month left before the Harvest Festival. At this time, the stability of the kingdom is the most important factor for him as a king. If the investigation of this incident affects his announcement of a series of events at the Harvest Festival,
If we can forcefully push forward the plan of the reform bill, then the gains will really outweigh the losses!
But he had to be on guard against the cultists who had fled from Kejistan. The murders these guys had committed in Alkanas had made him feel palpitated when he heard about them.
Thinking of this, Wood VI knocked on the armrest of the chair, frowned and asked the legendary mage behind him.
"Mr. Angel, what do you think?"
"...Your Majesty, I am really not good at government affairs. Please don't make things difficult for me in this regard."
"Hey, it's okay. Just talk about it. After all, if you discuss it with more people, you will have more options."
Wood VI shook his head indifferently and insisted on letting the legendary mage Angel express his opinion.
"Well... in that case, let me briefly state my humble opinion..." Angel cleared his throat, and then continued: "In my opinion, if it is according to what Mr. Marcy said at this time,
Forcibly searching the residences of those nobles would most likely trigger a hostile attitude among all the nobles towards the royal family, the Frank family, and even the kingdom's military.
This is very detrimental to His Majesty's reform plan, and the Harvest Festival is about to happen. This is the most inappropriate time to cause domestic chaos, lest those true cultists get the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.
Furthermore, according to the news received not long ago, the parliamentary envoy and Mr. Kane and others will soon arrive in our country. At this time, we should not offend the country's nobles, lest they convey the message to the parliament through the envoy.
Some unfavorable news for His Majesty the King.
So, I'm sorry, Mr. Marcy, but I don't agree with the proposal you just made.
But this is just my humble opinion. Your Majesty and Your Excellency can just listen to it and don’t take it seriously.”
Angel's face was calm, and his words were full of humility. After describing his opinions, he returned behind the king, bowed his head and remained silent without saying another word.
"Well... I think Angel's words make sense... Ma Xiqing, what do you think?" Wood VI nodded, secretly praising Angel for being a good person and actually saying everything he wanted to say.
came out.
And the most important thing is that this rejection did not come directly from him, Wood VI. He just accepted advice and gave an explanation to the Frank family.
"Your Majesty, what Lord Angel said does make sense, but the current situation in the kingdom is very unpredictable. We don't know the purpose of those cultists at all. If we don't find out as soon as possible, I'm afraid it will threaten the security of the kingdom.
.....”
Massey knew that the matter was a foregone conclusion when he heard Wood VI's rhetorical question, but he was still unwilling to give up, so he made a final effort.
"Okay, Ma Xiqing, I know that all your thoughts are for the stability and security of the kingdom, but as Angel Qing said just now, it is really not appropriate to go to war over a few cultists at this time... Well, like this
Well, after the Harvest Festival, I will approve the proposal of the security team to search the residences of various nobles, what do you think?"
King Wood VI set the tone for the matter with a few words, then stood up and waved his hands and said: "Let this be decided as it is. I am also tired. Mr. Masi, I have to ask you to pay more attention to the harvest festival in the near future.
"
"...Yes, Your Majesty." Marcy knew it was forbidden, so he didn't force it. He could only exit the study with worries in his heart.
However, just as he was about to leave the palace, Angel suddenly stopped him from behind and claimed that he had some suggestions that could help him about what had just happened.
"Sir Angel, what are your suggestions?" Marcy frowned. Although he was a little dissatisfied with Angel's objection to his proposal just now, he also knew that what the legendary mage just said was indeed very reasonable.
He had nothing to fault in this matter.
"Well, it's like this. Regarding those cultists, my friends in Kejistan sent me some information not long ago. I think these things should be of some use to you, so I specially sent them to you...
....”
Angel pulled out a parchment book from the inventory and handed it to Marcy. At the same time, he apologized sincerely: "I'm sorry, Master Marcy, I didn't expect that His Majesty would really adopt my opinion..."
.”
"There is no need to apologize, Lord Angel. I know you are only doing this for His Majesty."
Marcy took the parchment and took a look at it, then a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
"I will make good use of your information, thank you very much."