Chapter 160 (1/2)

”You mean…” Nicole was surprised as she looked at the Pope, Corsica VI She could not help but glance back at the Empress

The white-robed Corsica VI sh he was just standing there, it was as if he was looking down at the toly I caards to the Empress as the representative of Church of the Radiant Eood health and to wish prosperity and good luck to the future Emperor”

Nicole exclai to stand by the side of Her Highness the Empress?”

Corsica VI sion does not interfere with the eroup of believers of God We would not sit by idly if there was anyone that defied God's will or overturned God's authority”

Nicole took a deep breath and asked, ”Your Excellency, are you saying that Prince Barond…”

However, Corsica VI no longer spoke He just looked at the Empress and then nodded his head After that, he turned away and left

The Empress was surprised She looked at Nicole and whispered, ”Miss Nicole Would the Pope really support us?”

Nicole thought for a hness We can believe in the Pope's words However, we must still take precaution”

Nicole looked at the Ehed She then whispered, ”You should know about the Gods at the Northern Continent”

In the Northern continent, the God's religion had higher authority than the kings from all the countries there This was because the Northern Roland Continent did not have a strong central power On the other hand, the strong Radiant Empire existed on the Radiant continent The Iious poere equally er than the other

”Could it be that…”

Nicole nodded her head and said softly, ”The God's religion constantly say that the people of the Northern Continent are heathens However, they are actually jealous of the power held by the churches in the Northern Continent! Now, there is a struggle for the throne The monarchy is currently at its weakest If the Church wants to expand their influence, there is no better ti character If he succeeds, he would not be manipulated by the Church On the other hand, if your son were to beco child would be easily manipulated!”

At that time, Prince Barond was in Marquis Garoline's hness You ht even if the Pope had met with the Eht for the throne They would not have an excuse to give their support now! As long as you insist on the inheritance, the Pope would not be able to suainst us recklessly! Their support is just to gain an advantage!”

Prince Barond nodded ”Unfortunately, Master Autuuards the Imperial Palace Otherwise, we could just assassinate the Empress, and all our problems would be solved!”

Garoline shness, it is best not to do all these things! These actions are too obvious and would affect your future i, it does not mean that they would be loyal to you Do you want a comented empire?”

Garoline paused for a hness There is so that you should immediately do”

”What is it?”

Garoline laughed and said, ”Don't you have a h the Eood, he had suddenly collapsed It is as if… Hahaha…”

Prince Barond turned gloomy and sneered ”Marquis, you don't have to be so secretive! The past is the past! Noe stand together, and there is nothing to hide from you! Yes Some of my people are ood because over the last two years, I have given hi that I have specially prepared”

Garoline trehtly, but his expression remained the same He then whispered, ”In that case, this must be done immediately! That medical officer must be eliminated immediately! You must not leave any loose ends behind, otherwise your succession er!”

Prince Barond frowned ”It is not difficult to get rid of hier know about the Emperor's condition That is because in these two years, he is the only person I could depend on”

Garoline looked at hi eyes and said, ”You do not have to worry You have arranged this for over two years You no longer need people to report to you about the Emperor's condition You yourself knohat the Emperor eats Why would you need to worry? We just need to wait for His Majesty to die… then ill immediately take action!”

Prince Barond nodded his head

Garoline then thought for a ht now, the people with the Empress would be more anxious than us! They are definitely anxious to acquire the title of Crown Prince What's more, they must do it before the Emperor dies! If the Emperor is dead and the position of Crown Prince is still empty, you would have an excuse to inherit the throne! They would start acting in about two days We just need to wait and respond”

Before Prince Barond could reply, someone had entered and reported

”An order came from the Imperial Palace All nobles and officials in the Imperial Capital are to attend an assembly tomorrow in the Radiant Hall inside the Imperial Palace!”

Prince Barond frowned ”assembly? What assembly? The Emperor is on his deathbed! How are we to assemble? ”

His subordinate did not speak but continued to stand there with his head down

Garoline waved his hands, proave a faint smile and said, ”That is an order by the Empress, issued in the name of the Emperor! In accordance with convention, before the Emperor dies, we h the news had spread in the past few days, there was no for this assembly, they would first declare that the Emperor would not last After that, they would declare that the Enant and reserve the title of Crown Prince! Even if the title is not reserved, the matter would be put up Those tomen are probably behind this…”

”Hloomy ”Could it be so easy? I could immediately send troops and surround the Imperial Palace Master Autumn would not be able to stop all of them by himself”

Garoline's expression reed as he shook his head ”No! You cannot do anything yet The Emperor is still alive! If you attack the Imperial Palace before the Emperor is dead, it would becoet rid of all of them in one swoop, but what if they escape? What if they escape to the Northwest or the South and arrison soldiers? An all out ould break out in the Empire itself! Let me ask you Who do you think could rally the army? Do you think the soldiers in the army would choose to follow you or the Tulip Family banner?”

Prince Barond immediately became quiet He understood that he would not be able to rally the army as well as the Tulip Faest armies In the Empire, he would not dare to directly start the war

The Earrisons in various provinces Besides that, the Northern Legion and the Central Cavalry were on his side mainly because their commanders were his own people However, if a war broke out, would those soldiers still listen to him or follow their commander's orders?”

Prince Barond sighed as he thought about this and suddenly looked at Garoline He then asked, ”So according to your judgeo to the Imperial Palace tomorrow?”

Garoline laughed and then said, ”Of course, we are going! In fact, they are hoping that ould not go! That way, there would not be anybody objecting when they officially make the child in the Eo toht of succession, and you ive in! The child is not yet born, so could the nobles trust hiuments tomorrow! We can then see who the ressive to! Toth to all in the Imperial Capital! Force them to choose their faction!”

That night, two figures appeared at the streets near the Ie and a small shadow moved silently