Chapter 246 - – You’re Different From The Empress (2) (2/2)

“We need to recover the Second Prince now.”

Ophelia observed them, and spoke again at the right time.

“I’m sure you’re knowledgeable about the dictatorships the Empire has suffered under. From this incident, can you imagine what would happen if Crown Prince Carlisle took the throne?”

The nobles hadn’t forgotten that many of the previous emperors had written history in blood.

“If Prince of Carlisle becomes emperor, what would he do first? Perhaps many of you here would not survive.”

“…!”

Everyone turned pale. Ophelia declared it openly—it was too late to change ships. The nobles who had heard her speak no longer wondered about the stories of drugs, and their focus now was only saving Redfield.

Judging that the atmosphere was ripe at least, Ophelia said what she ultimately wanted to say.

“We must protest to His Majesty the Emperor, and have him stop the atrocities being committed by Crown Prince Carlisle. Even if Redfield is guilty, justice should be administered fairly. It is against Imperial law that he be imprisoned in a private space.”

Ophelia’s words were true, but she also made sure to bribe all the judges as well. When Redfield’s release was secured and he was placed under formal investigation, everyone in the system would already be working for Ophelia. Then Carlisle could never reveal the truth. Carlisle keeping Redfield contained would only worsen opinion against him, and doubt would shift from Ophelia to Carlisle.

The nobles, now convinced by Ophelia, were eager to bring their protests to Emperor Sullivan.

“As soon as I leave, I will tell the Emperor to have the Second Prince released.”

“The Crown Prince should be punished for not following the law. This is not the way things are done.”

This was exactly the reaction Ophelia was aiming for. Now Carlisle would find himself trapped.

‘What are you going to do now, Prince Carlisle?’

Ophelia raised her lips in a victorious smile.