Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor-Chapter 632 - 306: White Wolf’s Request

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Durant and others sat blankly in the brand new lord's hall.

This was the first collective gathering since the hall's completion, and everyone was still somewhat unfamiliar.

For example, Gang Le, who had just returned not long ago, was looking around at the decorations in the hall, his eyes full of curiosity.

One mustn't wander recklessly in the desert during winter, especially after a heavy snowfall, as it's easy to freeze to death.

So Gang Le ended his life as a robber a few days ago and returned to Black Pine Ridge.

Once everyone had gathered, Leia, accompanied by servants, poured hot tea for everyone.

The wooden door of the council hall was pushed open, and Luo De, with a serious expression, quickly walked in, flanked by Avril and Vivian.

"My lord!"

Everyone stood up without hesitation, respectfully saluting Luo De.

Leia voluntarily pulled out the high-back chair for the main seat and bowed to the approaching Luo De.

Luo De stood before the main seat, swept his gaze over everyone, and after raising his arm and slightly gesturing, he sat down.

Upon receiving the signal, everyone sat down, sitting upright and watching Luo De attentively.

Only Gang Le discreetly reached for his cup, sneaking a sip of hot tea after Luo De finished speaking.

Leia waved to the servants, leading everyone out, and closed the door firmly.

"The Emperor has fallen."

Luo De's words, delivered without any prelude, instantly froze everyone's expressions.

"Clang."

The cup that Gang Le had just picked up fell to the ground, splashing hot tea on the back of his hand, causing him to instinctively shake his hand quickly.

"Milord, the emperor you mentioned... is it the emperor of our Broken Rock Empire?"

Gang Le tilted his head, cautiously asking.

Luo De nodded slightly.

"An urgent secret letter from the Earl of the Red Griffin informed us that His Majesty, the Emperor, was directly assassinated while meeting a captured necromancer."

"What?"

Gang Le was visibly taken aback and couldn't help but exclaim, "Was the Emperor that foolish?"

Feeling something amiss, Gang Le quickly covered his mouth, then couldn't help but ask,

"Didn't he know that wizards can cast spells?"

"The Earl of the Red Griffin said that the necromancer's magic power had been drained and all items on him were thoroughly searched."

Luo De said solemnly, "His Majesty, the Emperor, was careless and didn't expect the necromancer to have other casting methods."

"Huh?" Gang Le scratched his head, "All magic power was drained, so how could he cast spells?"

The others also looked at Luo De with puzzled faces, only Durant lowered his head thoughtfully.

"Do you remember that lizardman Great Shaman we killed?"

Luo De slowly said, "At that time, the Great Shaman slit his own throat, and we thought he was dead."

Durant suddenly lifted his head, "He cast spells with his own life?!"

Everyone suddenly understood.

Luo De nodded slightly and explained solemnly, "I just checked with Avril, and indeed, necromancers can expend their own life energy to cast spells."

"Even when they completely sacrifice their life, they can cast spells beyond their level."

"It's terrifying..."

Gang Le couldn't help but shiver, "Does that mean they can die with us at any time?"

"You could say that."

Luo De understood Gang Le's astonishment.

Necromancers, like those evil practitioners in novels from Luo De's previous life, could acquire powerful forces and spells through unacceptable means.

Luo De couldn't help but consider letting some wizards in the territory study it.

"Milord, with His Majesty fallen, what is the reaction of the Royal Family now?"

Durant asked seriously, "Considering the timing, the Emperor's only son is just three years old now..."

"The Royal Family announced that the Eldest Princess Atrey has ascended the throne and called upon the lords to swear allegiance to her."

Luo De said solemnly, "But Prince Jin Chui claims that while the Eldest Princess is noble, she lacks the qualification and power to rule the entire Empire."

"Prince Jin Chui asserts that as the late emperor's son, his bloodline is purer."

"Prince Jin Chui?"

Durant glanced at Gang Le and, shocked, asked Luo De, "Milord, didn't Prince Jin Chui die? Even Gang Le knows this!"

Gang Le eagerly nodded in agreement.

"Prince Jin Chui released a message that Emperor Agna once plotted to harm him, resulting in the death of his child and wife, and he was rescued by the people of the Dawn Church."

Luo De explained, "Therefore, Prince Jin Chui says Agna's Royal Family is corrupt and evil and that a new emperor like him is necessary."

"He calls on all noble lords to support him as emperor."

"And if he ascends, he promises to reduce taxes for three years."

"If that's the case... compared to Princess Atrey, I think Prince Jin Chui is more worthy of support."

Durant thoughtfully spoke slowly, "Actually, Princess Atrey should declare that she's only serving as regent and will return the throne when the young prince comes of age."

"That way, more lords would support her."

"If there is nothing else, Durant, I agree with you."

Durant's words brought a look of satisfaction to Luo De's eyes.

In matters of political maneuvering, Durant's sensitivity was several times higher than others.

"However, first of all, there are visible activities of the Dawn Church around Prince Jin Chui."

"Secondly, another authority in the Empire has already made the choice you mentioned."

Luo De thought of the information from the Earl of the Red Griffin, a helpless smile appearing,

"The Queen fled the palace with the young prince, returning to the Duke of Flowers in the Western Province."

"The Duke of Flowers announced himself as regent, supporting the young prince as emperor."

Luo De's words once again left everyone with mouths agape and eyes wide open.

"The Queen betrayed the Eldest Princess?" Durant looked at Luo De in disbelief.