Chapter 9 (1/2)

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Although the farce in front of the theater ended with Lucian’s complete failure,

The storm had just begun.

The day after the farce was stopped, an order from Napoleon VII came from the high palace.

This order was made into a notice by the imperial officials, and it was plastered all over the imperial capital along the streets.

The content of the notice was very simple. On one hand, it reprimanded Lucian for being arrogant and conceited. On the other hand, it praised Hughes and made him a role model for the new generation of nobles in the empire.

Apart from that, the emperor also made a promise.

If Hughes did not succeed in entering the Hiro Royal Academy, Napoleon VII would use the name of the Academy’s President to make an exception and admit Hughes as a reward.

Not long after the notice was posted, the entire noble circle of the imperial capital exploded.

Years of scheming and plotting against each other allowed these imperial nobles to see more from this edict.

They contacted the nobles who were usually on the same line of interest as them and started discussions one after another.

Duke’s Bauhinia residence, Mark Oscar’s study room.

“Everyone has seen the notice right? I called everyone here today because of this matter.”

“What are your opinions on this matter? Tell me your thoughts, and we’ll ponder over it together.”

As soon as everyone arrived, Mark straightforwardly brought up the topic.

As the Internal Affairs Officer of Napoleon VII, he was very keen to detect a hint of inexplicable meaning from this edict.

Today, he gathered these people to see about how many people had the same perspectives as him.

“Duke Oscar, I think His Majesty is sending us a signal.”

“The Smith family has been too prosperous these years. His Majesty is trying to use our hands to weaken the Smith family’s position in the hearts of the people of the Imperial City.”

“I won’t hide it anymore. Recently, I’ve found out that His Majesty often talks about Norton’s name alone in the middle of the night.”

The person who spoke was Baron Orloway. His sister was Napoleon VII’s lover.

“I think this will be our opportunity. Although His Majesty might not kill the Smith family in one go, we can still make a lot of money this time even if we just make them spit something out!”

All the nobles present were sensible people. They instantly understood Baron Orloway and Duke Bauhinia’s intention.

Although they were worried, these people still joined the two of them due to the power of interest.

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Unlike the upper-class nobles, the lower-class commoners were much simpler.

The moment they saw the edict, the first reaction of these commoners was that it was unfair.

Yes, it was unfair!

The Hiro Empire had been established for more than 2,700 years.

Class divisions were rigid, and the only way to rise was through public institutions like the Hiro Royal Academy.

Now, the Emperor used the excuse of a new era of noble role model to forcefully give Hughes a pass to enter the Hiro Royal Academy.

How could the commoners at the bottom not be angry!

One would become a model of morality if he didn’t cause troubles?

If one did not cause trouble, he would be able to enter the Empire’s Best Academy — the Hiro Royal Academy?