In the Name of Empress-Chapter 402 - 283: Traitors Everywhere

Grand General Sylph is also part of the Imperial Family.

Due to her excellent performance in the Elf civil war, as long as there are no unexpected events, she will naturally become the new Elf Emperor.

However, the unexpected indeed came.

Just as the old Emperor was about to abdicate, Crown Prince Sylph suddenly disappeared.

No one ever saw Sylph again, nor did they know she was killed on the run, with only a pair of jade feet falling into the Sea of Annihilation.

Rupert didn’t know the details, but he recognized Sylph’s true identity, knowing the bloodline in her body was awakening.

So he came.

Rupert did not reminisce but went straight to the point.

"Your Majesty, do you plan to replace most of the Cabinet?"

Rupert’s straightforward question left Roland and Sif dumbfounded.

Would a normal person ask so directly?

Bad news: Rupert is not normal.

Good news: Luckily, neither is the Empress.

Faced with Rupert’s simple question, Sif’s answer was even simpler.

"Yes. I hope you can also serve as the Director of Intelligence and the Minister of National Security in the new government."

"National Security?" Rupert’s eyes lit up.

Sif nodded slightly, "Exactly, just as you think."

Rupert was quite surprised.

He hadn’t expected Sif to be so direct, and faced with her invitation, Rupert made a decision after only half a moment’s thought.

"I’m willing to serve loyally."

Newsboy Rupert stood proudly with his small stature, his big eyes full of pride.

Since he was the new Minister of National Security, he naturally had to show his true capabilities, no longer being lazy as before.

He cleared his throat and smiled as he said, "Your Majesty, may I see the other lists?"

"Can you keep a secret?" Sif countered.

Rupert nodded calmly.

Sif’s lips curled slightly, "Lord Rupert, I certainly trust you, but I can also keep a secret."

Her meaning was clear, a refusal.

She deftly laid out the possibility of a leak, while also saving face for the other party, a level of composure that many forty or fifty-year-old emperors couldn’t achieve, like... cough cough, in short, Sylph was still making progress.

This is the level the Elf Race Emperor should have.

Although Sif refused, Rupert could guess something, and without further questioning, he lowered his voice mysteriously.

"Your Majesty, recently led by Alben, traitorous ministers are conspiring, they have even reached cooperation with quite a few of the Nobility."

"I have many enemies, a few more won’t matter." Sif remained calm.

"They plan to find Prince Feino, just like you found a doppelgänger to play your role," Rupert’s expression grew calmer.

This time it was Sif’s turn to be restless.

She squinted her eyes and slowly said, "I am very certain that Feino is already dead, and with the Magic Mirror, I can certainly impersonate accurately, they won’t succeed."

"Your Majesty, seven or eight points of similarity is enough. Ordinary people basically haven’t seen Prince Feino as an adult."

Rupert’s analysis touched upon Sif’s blind spot in her enraged state, leading her to a sudden realization.

Sif’s gaze was sharp like a knife, containing a violent force threatening to tear everything apart.

"Just say what you have to say."

Given Rupert’s status, there was no need for him to act mysterious here.

Then let’s be direct.

"Your Majesty, I have a rebellious Noble friend, due to some coincidence, he is very close to the Cabinet group. After you landed, he believed you were the final answer, just without a channel to express his sincerity."

"He can invite these people to his house for drinks, and once there’s something in the drinks, none of them will escape."

So, through this Noble who wants to overturn the situation’s clandestine manipulation, gather these people together and take them all down at once.

This idea is indeed despicable, but I like it, Roland silently evaluated.

With a traitor leading the way, the good days for this damned group of rebels are over.