Chapter 1,437 The 2nd Imperial Meeting

It was still the meeting hall, but there were many more people inside than last time.

But this time, Lin walked in following the footsteps of the empress, and received much more attention than last time.

However, a certain person, the nominal advisor, did not have a seat, and the seat next to the empress was also empty. Since the promulgation of the Constitution and Royal Law, the gap between Prince Thomas and the Queen has become increasingly obvious. Except for the unprecedented divorce, the two of them were almost strangers.

After all, the eldest son of the great noble wanted to be the emperor, not just a prince. For this marriage, he even gave up the right to inherit the title of the Grand Duke of Frias, retaining only a few unimportant secondary titles.

It can be said that a royal law directly defeated all of Prince Thomas's plans. He can only be happy if he is happy. So now this person doesn't even do anything superficial, he just makes trouble in public to express his inner dissatisfaction.

The discord between the empress and her husband was not news among the nobles. There were already signs that the two of them were playing their own games, and they didn't even cover it up. But in such a formal occasion, the prince was not forced by his father to sit next to the empress, and the nobles were quite surprised.

However, this also clearly showed how deep the dissatisfaction in Archduke Frias' heart was. After all, compared to Prince Thomas's positive attitude, the Grand Duke's eagerness to come in person and stare at the throne every day fell in the eyes of everyone.

From the moment he entered the meeting hall, Lin knew that today's show had begun. Judging from the fact that the positions where the nobles sit or stand are very different from the last time, we can see that the camps of the constitutionalists and those opposed to the constitution are clearly divided. There is no need to recognize anyone.

But don’t think that Archduke Frias is alone. The members of the royal family sitting next to him can all be regarded as being of the same rank and half a rank, and they hold real power.

The arrogance originated from the blood of the emperor, but these royal members are not afraid of the confidence of the nobility of the empire. So even though they don't have any palace duties, and logically they don't have seats, they are still sitting calmly.

Although Lin was the designated protagonist of this imperial meeting, his status meant that when he was not named, he could only stand beside and behind the empress, with the emperor's ministers. In terms of location it is quite unremarkable.

But all the nobles, whether they saw him for the first time or had seen him before, wanted to imprint this man's figure in their minds. Maybe after today, there will be no chance to see this man again...

Lin had no way of knowing the meaning behind those glances. But if looks could kill, then he would be riddled with holes by now. Even though the gaze couldn't kill anyone, Lin still felt quite uncomfortable being stared at by these gnawing gazes. Being thick-skinned doesn't mean you don't have feelings.

As the Karlsruhe Empire has developed to this day, conferences like the Royal Council also have many ritualistic processes. Following the process can give those who are in it and pursue power a feeling of being in control.

But for people who are not interested, it will only make them sleepy. It's no surprise to Lin that he belongs to the latter group. Moreover, someone has not yet mastered the ability to sleep standing up with eyes open, so he can only simulate in his mind how to deal with others later; while enduring this boring drama.

Finally, before someone died of boredom, his name was mentioned.

"Magician Gablash Tripwood!" Archduke Frias' loud voice, like a bell, roared someone's name in a low tone. "How dare you come forward and talk to me face to face."

This opening was different from what Lin had imagined.

The most imaginable situation was to have a debate on the interests of establishing a constitution, and someone would inevitably have to engage in a verbal battle with other scholars. It's just that Lin is very self-aware and knows that he is not Zhuge Liang and does not have that kind of eloquence, so he calculates defeat before calculating victory.

But this kind of opening was no different from being choked in person. Lin hesitated for the first time about whether to step forward.

But people were already there, and they were still under the gaze of everyone. Now, whether you turn around and leave or use the flash technique to leave, it is a sign of weakness and is not good for the affairs you want to promote. Therefore, Lin could only follow the etiquette process, ask the empress for permission, and then stand out.

Arriving at his seat in the field, Lin Xian bowed to the empress to show respect for the imperial meeting. Facing Grand Duke Frias again, he nodded and said, "Your Excellency, Grand Duke, I wonder what kind of doubts I can help you clear up?"

Lin was preconceived, thinking that he was just here to scold people. In terms of status, it is quite rude to face a grand duke with a nod. But he did it anyway.

The opening remarks are also neither humble nor arrogant, as if you humbly ask for advice, and I will respond to you mercifully. This means being ready for confrontation from the very beginning.

It's just that the next development has nothing to do with Lin's preparations.

After getting up, Archduke Frias, who also came to the scene, directly reprimanded: "You treacherous and lying villain! Who sent you here to disrupt the internal affairs of our empire? No matter who is the mastermind behind you today, you can't help but Get rid of the serious crime of rebellion! I, Japa Frias, as one of the Grand Dukes of the Karlsruhe Empire, will punish villains like you!"

After saying that, there was a 'pop' sound, and a glove was thrown heavily in front of Lin. Although etiquette and customs vary from place to place, some of the more distinctive actions still have something in common. Just like this.

...Does this mean a one-on-one challenge? Lin looked at the potbellied old nobleman in front of him with a strange expression. Even though he possesses majesty and an air of having been in a position of power for a long time, no matter how you look at it, he is not someone who is used to fighting. Lin therefore said: "Sir, are you serious?"

Lin thought to himself that for a guy like Grand Duke Frias, it would be no problem to fight a hundred people, let alone follow Ye Wen's example of hitting ten. The other party is by no means unaware of his own strength. Even if all those exaggerated achievements are ignored, a formal magician with a golden thread cannot be challenged by a noble like him who neglects combat training.

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The magician of Lost Land is a scholar, but he is also a warrior. Maybe they may not necessarily have muscles all over their bodies and be proficient in martial arts, but they can be promoted to the official level of magicians, and there is no one without blood on their hands.

Those who are purely theoretical and can do magic well but are not good at fighting can still be found among magic apprentices. Official magician, impossible!

This is why in Lost Land, magicians have a high status. In my hometown, all these magicians are like people who have at least a Ph.D. in their most basic academic qualifications. What everyone compares with is how many PhDs they have obtained, how many papers they have published, how many awards they have won, and whether they are registered in the country.

Archduke Frias knew his own affairs, and he certainly did not challenge a magician without any intention. So in the face of the contemptuous questioning, the Grand Duke stepped forward and gritted his teeth viciously and said:

"Don't misunderstand, this is a declaration of war. I know you are strong, but even if you kill me, there will still be my heirs who will inherit my legacy and continue this war. Even if all my heirs die, there will still be People from my family; no matter how many people in my family die, there will still be people in my territory who will definitely hunt you down to the last person. This is not an ordinary hatred, this is an endless war, and this is a matter of great justice. A righteous battle to redress the injustice!"

Lin did not expect that he would be thrown into the face at the beginning, and the opponent would still bet on his fortune immediately. So someone's current mood is confused, and his expression is completely lost, which is not much better.

Archduke Frias seemed to have succeeded in his plan and smiled proudly. He walked in the light steps of a victor and came to the magician. Lin is not very tall, and he has never thought of becoming a muscular man, so compared to the Grand Duke's 'Kui Wu' level figure, he looks like a child a size smaller.

The Grand Duke just stared at the person in front of him. He raised his voice as if he was already winning. He said: "Are you afraid, magician? You really should be afraid. Even if you can fight, you are only one person. How can you deal with the endless army of a great nobleman. If you are afraid, just get out. Get out of me Empire, never return to this land again, or even think of such a thought. You should be lucky that you live in a peaceful era, and it is impossible for me to lead the army to leave the territory of the empire to attack you. Get out, Get as far away as possible. If you are afraid, just live well outside and don't covet the Karlsruhe Empire again."

Archduke Frias was so aggressive that Lin unconsciously took two or three steps back. It wasn't that he was oppressed by his aura, nor was he afraid of the Archduke's body that was wider than his own. Mainly because the guy in front of me must have eaten garlic. With that tone, you can win for a while before fighting.

But someone was thinking in his heart that this was what he had planned. I used the momentum of the human sea tactic to force myself to give in.

Now that the other party has taken action, how should you respond? This seemingly unsolvable tactic is incomprehensible to ordinary magicians. Lin Ke was not timid at all.

only……

Just when someone is still thinking about the 'safest' response, his previous retreat has been interpreted by others as a sign of failure. Now this silence is the time for everyone to step on it! If someone happens to have exceeded the threshold of a magician and begs for mercy, even if they don't get great merit, they can still be credited with it.

So before Lin could react, a few more gloves were thrown over.

Someone wondered, could this be the legendary 'a group of us challenge you alone'?

And now it seems that no matter whether it is a cat or a tiger, it will step on it when it is free, right? I really think I am easy to bully!

Sighing helplessly. Lin actually missed the past, the good days when he could just let go and do nothing. It's not like now, everything seems to be forced, and you can't take a step back.

So regardless of whether the sigh was heard or not, Lin took a few steps, bent down and picked up the gloves dropped by Archduke Frias. This means accepting the declaration of war.

And follow the process, then the two sides can really start fighting. Otherwise, if one party declares war and the other party starts fighting without accepting it, this can be regarded as an undeclared war.

To go to war without declaring it would be a bit less upright. If the two nobles negotiated after the war, even if the party that fought without declaring victory won, it would not have much advantage in front of the arbiter. Instead, it would be possible to pay more for its despicable behavior.