MTL - Magic Tower Starry Sky-Chapter 1437 2nd Imperial Council
It was still the meeting hall, but there were a lot more people in it than last time.
But this time, Lin followed in the footsteps of the empress, and received much more attention than last time.
However, someone, the nominal advisor, has no seats, and the seat next to the Empress is also empty. Since the promulgation of the Constitution and the Royal Law, the gap between Prince Thomas and the Empress has become more and more obvious. Apart from the fact that there was no precedent for divorce, the two of them were almost strangers.
After all, the eldest son of the great nobleman was aiming 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 secondary titles.
It can be said that a royal law directly wiped out all the plans of Prince Thomas, and it is only a ghost that he can feel happy. So now this one didn't even do superficial work, he just made a fuss in public to express his inner dissatisfaction.
Discord between the empress and her husband is not news among the nobles. There were already signs that the two were playing their own way, and they didn't even hide it. But in such a formal occasion, the prince was not pressed by his father to sit beside the empress, and the nobles were quite surprised.
But this also clearly shows how deep the dissatisfaction in Grand Duke Frias' heart is. After all, compared to Prince Thomas' positive attitude, the Grand Duke's performance of wanting to come in person and staring at the throne every day fell into the eyes of everyone.
From the moment he entered the meeting hall, Lin knew that today's good show had already begun. Judging from the fact that the positions where the nobles are sitting or standing are quite different from last time, we can see that the camps of constitutional and opposition constitutionalism are clearly separated. You don't even need to recognize people.
But don't think that Grand Duke Frias is alone and helpless. The members of the royal family sitting next to him can also be regarded as half a level higher than the same rank, and they hold real power.
The arrogance originated from the emperor's blood, but this group of royal family members is not afraid of the confidence of the empire's nobles. So even if they don't have any court duties, and logically speaking, they don't have seats, and they are still sitting comfortably.
Although Lin was the appointed protagonist of this imperial meeting, his identity allowed him to stand behind the empress when he was not named, standing with the emperor's courtiers. On location it is rather unremarkable.
But all the nobles, whether they saw it for the first time or had seen it for a long time, all wanted to imprint the figure of this man 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 sights. But if eyes could kill, then he should be riddled with holes by now. Even though gazes can't kill people, Lin still feels quite uncomfortable being stared at by these devouring gazes. Thick-skinned doesn't mean you don't feel it.
Since the development of the Karlsruhe Empire, conferences like the Imperial Conference also have a lot of ceremonial processes. Walking along the process once can make people who are in it and have the pursuit of power feel a sense of power.
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But for those who are not interested, it will only make them sleepy. Not surprisingly, Lin belongs to the latter. And someone hasn't practiced the ability to sleep standing up with eyes open, so he can only simulate in his mind how to deal with people later; while enduring this boring drama.
Finally, before someone was bored to death, his name was mentioned.
"Gabrash Tripwood, the magician!" Grand Duke Frias' loud, bell-like voice screamed someone's name in a low tone. "Dare to come forward and talk to me face to face."
Such an opening was different from what Lin had imagined.
Originally, the most conceived situation was a debate on the interests of constitutionalism or not, and someone would inevitably stage a show of verbal confrontation with Confucianism. It's just that Lin is very self-aware, knows that he is not Zhuge Liang, and does not have that kind of eloquence, so he counts defeat before he wins.
But this kind of opening, which is no different from choking in person, made Lin feel hesitant for the first time about whether to stand up.
However, people have already arrived, and they are still under the eyes of everyone. Now whether he turned his head and left or left with a flash technique, it was a sign of weakness, which was not good for the affairs he wanted to promote. Therefore, Lin could only follow the etiquette process, ask the empress for permission, and stand out.
Arriving at the seat in the arena, Lin Xian bowed to the empress to show respect for the imperial meeting. Facing Grand Duke Frias again, he nodded and said, "Your Excellency, what kind of doubts can I solve for you?"
Lin is preconceived, thinking that he is here to scold people. In terms of status, it is quite disrespectful to face a grand duke with a nodding salute. But he did it anyway.
The opening remarks are neither humble nor overbearing, as if you are humbly asking for advice, and I will reply you mercifully. This is from the very beginning, ready for confrontation.
It's just that the next development has nothing to do with Lin's preparations.
Standing up, Grand Duke Frias, who also came to the scene, directly reprimanded: "You villain who speaks lies! Who sent you here to disturb the internal affairs of our empire. No matter who is the mastermind behind you today, you will be hard-pressed. Get rid of a major crime of rebellion! I, Japa Frias, as one of the Zhenhai Dukes of the Karlsruhe Empire, should punish you and other villains!"
After finishing speaking, with a 'snap', a glove was thrown heavily in front of Lin. Although the etiquette and customs are different from place to place, some of the more distinctive actions still have commonality. Just like the one in front of you.
...Is this what you mean to be singled out? Lin looked at the old noble with a big belly in front of him strangely. Even though he has majesty and an air of being in a position for a long time, no matter how you look at it, he is not a person who is used to fighting. Lin therefore said: "My lord, are you serious?"
Lin thought to himself, for someone like Grand Duke Frias, it would not be a problem to hit ten like Ip Man, but a hundred. The opponent is by no means unaware of his own strength. Even if those exaggerated achievements are completely ignored, a formal magician with golden tassels is not something that a nobleman like him who lacks combat training can challenge.
A lost magician, a scholar, but also a warrior. Maybe they don't necessarily have muscles all over their bodies and are proficient in martial arts, but they can be promoted to the official rank of magician without blood on their hands.
That kind of pure theory school is good at juggling, but those who are not good at fighting can still find it from magic apprentices. An official magician, impossible!
This is why in Midi, the status of a magician is lofty. If they were placed in their hometown, each of these magicians would be like people with at least a Ph.D. What everyone compares is how many PhDs they have taken, how many papers they have published, how many awards they have won, and whether they have been registered in the country.
Grand Duke Frias knew his own affairs, and of course he did not challenge a magician out of nowhere. So in the face of the contemptuous voice of questioning, the Grand Duke approached, gritted his teeth viciously and said:
"Don't misunderstand, this is a declaration of war. I know you are very strong, but even if you kill me, there are still my heirs who will inherit my will and continue this war. Even if all my heirs die, there are still The people of my family; no matter how dead all my family members are, there will still be people in my territory who will hunt and kill you until the last one. This is not an ordinary enmity, this is an endless war, and this is a righteous battle. A just battle against your reputation!"
Lin didn't expect that, he was thrown a face at the beginning of the game, and the opponent was still a stud, directly betting on his wealth. So someone is in a dazed mood now, and his expression is completely out of control, not much better.
Grand Duke Frias smiled triumphantly as if his plan had succeeded. He stepped on the brisk footsteps of the victor, and came to the magician. Lin's stature is not considered tall, and he has never thought of taking the path of a muscular man, so compared to the Grand Duke's 'kuiwu' level figure, he looks like a child who is one size smaller.
The Grand Duke just stared at the person in front of him. He raised his voice, as if he was already winning. He said: "Are you afraid, magician? You 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, get out. Get out of me." The empire, never come back to this land again, and even such a thought is not allowed. You should be glad that you are living in a peaceful age, and it is impossible for me to lead the army to leave the territory of the empire to attack you. Get out, Get out as far away as possible. If you are afraid, live outside, and stop coveting the Karlsruhe Empire."
Grand Duke Frias was aggressive, and Lin unconsciously took two or three steps back. It's not that he was oppressed by his aura, nor was he afraid of the Grand Duke's body that was wider than himself. The main reason is that the guy in front of him ate garlic. With that tone, win a while before you fight.
But someone was thinking in his heart, so it was such an idea. Using the momentum of the crowd tactics, I forced myself to back down.
Now that the other party has made a move, how should I respond? This seemingly unsolvable tactic is unsolvable for ordinary magicians. Lin Ke is not at all cowardly.
only…
Just when someone was still thinking about the 'safest' way to deal with it, his previous action of retreating has been read by others as a sign of failure. The silence at the moment is exactly the time for everyone to step on it! If someone happens to pass the threshold of a magician and UU reads www.uukanshu.com begs for mercy, then even if they don't get great credit, they can still be credited with credit.
So just before Lin could react, a few more gloves were thrown over.
Some people wondered, could this be the legendary "a group of us singled you out"?
And now it seems that no matter whether it is a cat or a tiger, they have to step on it a few times when they have time? I really think I am a bully!
Helplessly sighed. Lin, however, misses the good old days when he could let go. Unlike now, things seem to be pushed forward, and there is no way to retreat.
So regardless of whether the sigh was heard or not, Lin walked a few steps, bent down and picked up the glove dropped by Grand Duke Frias. This means accepting a declaration of war.
And follow the process, then the two sides can really start fighting. Otherwise, if one party declares war and the other party starts fighting without receiving it, this can also be regarded as an undeclared war.
Undeclared war will lose a little sense of integrity. If the two nobles were negotiating after the war, even if the side that did not declare the war won, it would not have much advantage in front of the arbitrator, and might pay more for their despicable behavior.
