Chapter 255 (1/2)
To be fair, what Baudelaire said is justified - as one of the principalities of the Empire, eboden is of course also a vassal of the Empire. In case of civil unrest, major crisis, enemy invasion and vassal rebellion, he is qualified to ask the Empire for reinforcements to counter the rebellion, and it is also the obligation of the Empire to maintain the stability and order of the vassal territory.
But that's just theory!
Yes, the current situation is that we can ask the Empire for help; But once the imperial Legion is invited, it's not easy to send it away!
Even the nobles of the free Parliament can see this no matter how stupid they are - the Empire will certainly garrison the whole Legion in eboden and use the advantage of military strength to further threaten and interfere in eboden's internal affairs, which can be thought of with their toes.
What will they do next? To receive ports and taxes from eboden, or to simply turn eboden into a direct Royal territory? At that time, will these workshops, shops, fairs and ocean fleets be directly entitled ”Royal”?
No, no, no, it's all a question of whether there is a need for a free Parliament at that time!
It was not only the noble members of Parliament, but also Alto Bellini stared at Baudelaire who said this, even if he wanted to be calm enough.
The reason why eboden can have today's situation and status is entirely because he maintains absolute independence in the territory of the Empire and can be free from the direct interference of the church and the Empire - otherwise, why should wizards not be affected here and even have the same transcendent status as the nobility.
Have they forgotten that?!
Of course, the surprised Alto would not remember that he was the first person to break the ”balance” and ”illusion”; If he had not suddenly defected to the Holy Cross Church, the nine pointed star wizard tower would not have really made up his mind to stand with the corona family and wait for the final judgment of the Empire.
Whatever the result, it must be 10000 times better than letting the Holy Cross rule eboden - in the eyes of the Empire, the nine pointed star wizard tower and the church are his subordinates, and the wizards are just another ruler of eboden; But if it is the Holy Cross Church, it is a question of survival and destruction!
Nine pointed star wizard tower and wimpar's wizards are definitely not the same kind of people. They are as proud as aristocrats. They would rather die than accept such harsh conditions!
”This is all your plan, right, you sinister and cunning villains!” verlow finally jumped out again and asked loudly, ”from the beginning, you are going to skip the freedom Council and betray us. When the imperial Legion comes, you will take credit like a Harper dog!”
Alto Bellini did not speak, and the excited aristocratic parliamentarians seemed to have foreseen the impending destruction, shouting one by one and spitting at Baudelaire standing in the center of the meeting.
”Betray you?”
Bodrell flashed a mockery on his face and gently snapped his fingers. The mercenaries behind him immediately came forward and surrounded the wizard in the center. The cross bow and spear in his hand pointed to the ”gentlemen” sitting on the seat.
”What do you want to do?” the aristocratic members were stunned. ”This is a free Parliament. We have a tacit understanding!”
”When you adults incorporated the Holy Cross Church into eboden and the wizard tower withdrew from Parliament, our tacit understanding disappeared.”
Baudelaire's expression was colder than ever: ”gentlemen, it's time to consider how to survive.
It is to follow the Holy Cross Church and turn eboden into the kingdom of God;
Or maintain our ancient tradition and maintain the alliance of knowledge and gold to the next era?
The choice is yours! ”
”Why do you have to be so bitter and bitter? Doesn't this completely push those people to the irreparable opposite and let them make a choice immediately? To be honest, I don't want to see such a choice!”
Brandon Sally muttered in confusion and looked puzzled and innocent, which made the black haired wizard sitting opposite him look black and stare at him.
It was the red haired and red eyed noble boy in front of him who made up his mind for the elders of the wizard tower and told them an amazing ”secret” - the imperial legion of 3000 people had been launched as early as a month ago and could reach the border of eboden in a week at the latest!
In other words, all this was planned and premeditated. The Legion was not invited by the nine pointed star wizard tower, but for Brandon Sally.
Loren is really more and more curious about his identity - from the king of Saxony, familiar with LUT infinit, and connected with the imperial Legion