Chapter 318 - The Baroque Imperial’s Tragedy 2 (2/2)
A few days ago, they heard that the noblemen had filed for a hearing.
So, Rudolf was eager to know how that matter was going.
“The chairman of the Imperial Parliament is reviewing it. He is a politically neutral and relaxed character, so it will take some time before the hearing gets opened,” answered Voltas
“Uh? Did you know who was that definite witness that the noblemen have?”
“Yes, through a visitor from Marquis Mayers, Lazlie came to know that it was the Prince of Konrad Kingdom, Aslan.”
Voltas’ forehead wrinkled while he answered.
When he got the information from Lazlie, he was very flustered.
Aslan, who was said to have been fed to the sharks, was still alive.
That was why Voltas, who couldn’t believe that report, kept nagging his son to tell him that the report was false.
“Tch, he didn’t get everyone after all. Anyway, whether it be Aslan or someone else, tell him to get rid of him, immediately.”
“Right now? How about putting it off for now?”
At Voltas’ question, the Emperor frowned.
“You are asking me to delay it? Is there any reason for us to do that?”
“The noblemen will see this hearing as a great opportunity to diminish Your Majesty’s powers, and what if a problem with the witness’ identity arises even before the hearing? This will put us in a wrong place.”
The emperor would lose the opportunity to counterattack.
So, Voltas thought that it would be better to not act impatiently but to take advantage of the opportunity to condemn the noblemen and take away their power.
“Take the crisis as an opportunity? I haven’t thought of that till now, but are you not aware of what kind of men Butler and Mayers are like?” Asked Rudolf
They were the kind of person who could even create a witness if the real one was dead.
No, not just that, they might even ask for an assassination and use that for some kind of political exploitation.
“They are going ahead with all they got. I think that it is better to act in advance than to take a risk in a later time.”
“Understood, Your Majesty, if that is what you desire, I will follow your words.”
Though unfortunate, Voltas couldn’t stop his emperor anymore.
Right when Voltas was done with his reports and was about to go out of the room, a servant entered.
“What is with that?” Asked the emperor.
“That, the thing is…”
Rudolf, who listened to the words of the servant, was shocked.
“What did you say? Martel is under pain? Is that true?”
“It can’t be wrong. The doctor has recognized the symptoms right away… Y-your Majesty!”
A piece of un-comprehendible news made Rudolf rush out of the office and run into Martel’s residence.
He didn’t even stay a single second to listen to Count Voltas or the servant’s words.