Chapter 187

A layer of sweat appeared on Trossard's forehead. He raised his slightly trembling hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead. Then he said: "Master Orson, are you...aren't you afraid that I will verbally agree to you, temporarily?" Betrayal?"

"If that's what you're thinking about, I'm not afraid."

"Georgina, that's a nice name, right?"

"Master Orson, what are you talking about!?" Upon hearing the name, Trossard stood up in an instant.

"Don't worry, I just mentioned a name. Don't you have no family?"

Trossard looked at Orson, his eyes changing from cowardly to fierce.

Everyone has weaknesses, and he is no exception.

"...How did you find out?" His tone was much more serious than before.

"Don't worry, it's just my friend who did me such a favor."

"Just think about it, if all your property is confiscated after your death, and the child you secretly protect has no ability to make a living, he will soon be living on the street, right?"

"But if we were here, she would be fine and get over your death very quickly, and we would tell her that you stood up for so many people like her and that you were a hero."

"You don't want your status in her heart to get worse, right?"

"So, do you think you can't become a hero if I expose Mr. Orson?"

"No, I said, I am not the mastermind behind this series of events. The real mastermind is someone else. I just wanted to lure the snake out of its hole."

Orson said this and stood up.

"The choice is yours, Mr. Trossard. If you agree, I will guarantee that child's future. Whether she wants to be an official or just be the daughter of a wealthy family, I will train her."

"If you have thought about it, resign from the army first. Only in this way will the effect be greater."

After saying that, Orson opened the door and walked out directly.

Trossard still sat where he was, and after the sound of the door closing as Orson left, he finally lowered his head and cried.

Perhaps, this is retribution.

When he framed his commander to death and later reported that his commander died at the hands of the enemy, it may have been doomed that his end would not be good.

Maybe this is the last time he can protect his family.

…

Trossard's blood spattered on the spot, and the central square of Saint Laurent City was instantly blocked by soldiers. Alsace pulled the sword out of Trossard's chest, and the other man fell limply, unable to get up again.

Odysseus looked at Trossard who fell with his eyes widened, and then he cast an angry gaze on Alsace.

"Alsace!" he shouted.

When Arthas heard this, he immediately knelt down on one knee and admitted his mistake.

"Father! What the man just said was a lie. Please tell me, father."

"Do you think I don't know that this is a divorce plan? Alsace, that person just now, you

Think you can't incapacitate him without killing him? "

"This assassin is probably the key to solving the case. You just killed him like this?"

Arthas only reacted when he heard this.

It turns out that the other party's purpose is not to alienate himself, but to anger himself in this way after the assassination fails, so that he deliberately behaves like the mastermind behind the scenes?

When he thought of this possibility, Alsace became even more frightened.

Just now, I did something that dissatisfied my father...

"Father! I know I was wrong, please calm down my father!"

Seeing Arthas' reaction, Odysseus sighed.

"Forget it, the person is dead, there is nothing more to say. Let's collect the body first and verify the identity of the other party." Odysseus said this and waved his hand.

At this moment, a crossbow arrow flew from another place, aiming directly at Odysseus. At this critical moment, a figure flashed out and blocked the crossbow arrow. Then, the other party directly commanded A group of skilled guards chased in the direction from which the crossbow arrows were fired.

"Guards! Assemble!" Arthas saw that there was another attack and immediately asked the guards to assemble and surround himself and Odysseus.

"Escort my father back to the palace!" With that said, Alsace stood beside Odysseus and followed the guards back.

When the citizens in the square saw this scene, they also lost order and ran away in panic.

Instead of achieving the effect that Odysseus intended to achieve with his speech, it actually went in the opposite direction.

Chapter 97: Vampire (3K)

For almost the whole day, high-ranking officers of the Saint Laurent City Guard were looking for the assassin who had carried out a sudden attack after the assassination of a speech in Odysseus Square.

However, the other party seemed to know the topography of Saint Laurent City very well. After putting some distance between him and the pursuing guards on the roof, he disappeared into a dark alleyway and disappeared.

Odysseus was escorted all the way to the palace by the remaining guards, and then immediately returned to his palace, not allowing anyone to see him.

But now, the only ones accompanying him are his two children.

At this moment, Odysseus stood in the bedroom with his back to the two of them.

Elsa lowered her head and remained silent, while Arthas knelt directly on the ground.

"Father, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have killed that man directly before..."

After speaking, Arthas lowered his head and would not stand up until Odysseus spoke.

Odysseus stared at the mural on the wall for a long time, and then turned around.

At this time, he gradually calmed down.

"I know, Alsace, you have always longed to reach the pinnacle of power, including Elsa. You are the same. You two brothers and sisters are among the best, and neither of you wants to live in mediocrity for the rest of your life. I understand how you feel."

"Although we are a royal family, we are also a family."

Odysseus looked at Arthas, came to him, and stretched out his hand towards him.

"Alsace, stand up, what are you talking about like this!"

"Father, have you forgiven my son?" Arthas looked at Odysseus curiously.

"Now that the matter has come to this, can I still put you in prison?" Odysseus grinned, and then helped Alsace up.

Elsa frowned slightly when she saw the actions of her father and brother.

During this period of time, his brother has caused a lot of trouble for his father, but even so, his father is still willing to believe in his brother.

Is this considered doting? Or is it simply partiality towards members of the royal family?

If it were me who had caused big trouble to my father, would I be forgiven by him?

While she was thinking about this, Odysseus waved to Elsa.

"Elsa, come here." Odysseus said and looked at Elsa.

"Do you feel that for so many years, you have been the one who is not taken seriously? During the competition for the throne, I gave Alsace the power to communicate with the army, but you, I am not even willing to give full judicial power to you. you."

"It's nothing, Father." Elsa quickly shook her head in denial.

Seeing Elsa's reaction, Odysseus smiled.

"As expected, you are also a good boy."

Then, he took a step back and looked at the two brothers and sisters.

"From now on, Elsa, in addition to being solely responsible for the empire's

In addition to the law, the leadership of the court magicians and field magicians is also fully delegated to you. At the same time, the governance of the thirty-six cities in the eastern part of the empire is fully delegated to you. "

As Odysseus said this, he took out the scepter that symbolized imperial power and injected magic power into it. Soon, a shining golden edict appeared in the air.

After delivering the edict to Elsa, the golden light also dissipated.

Elsa and Arthas were shocked when they saw Odysseus' reaction.

They didn't know what inspired Odysseus to choose to delegate power to his daughter at such a critical time.

"Father, do you want to think about it again?"

At this time, even Elsa couldn't help but tried to dissuade Odysseus.

"It's okay, I had already thought about it before this assassination."

"As for you, Alsace."

Odysseus looked at Arthas and spoke again.

"I grant you the position of acting marshal of the Imperial Army, to control all regular armies in the Empire except magicians, and at the same time grant you the power to govern the twenty-four cities in the west."

After handing Alsace the edict that was also made with the emperor's scepter, Odysseus seemed to have aged ten years.

"In this way, it will be a fair competition for you. I will watch your results in Saint Laurent City."

He pointed to the scepter in his hand.

"This thing depends on your own ability. After my death, the appointment in the imperial edict will become invalid and your power will be taken back. As for who will take over here in the future, it is up to you."

Then, he put away his scepter and looked at the two of them.

"Okay, let's go, you two."

It seems that both people have been given territory this time, which should be a happy thing for everyone, but for Alsace, it is not the case.

As we all know, in the past, the resources controlled by Alsace were overwhelming compared to Elsa. But now, after the enfeoffment of territory and power, the gap between Alsace and Elsa has been narrowed. , even in the territory, the wealth of the thirty-six cities in the east of Elsa far exceeds the wealth of the twenty-four cities in the west of Alsace.

And Elsa is not as unarmed as before.

Court magicians and field magicians are independent armed forces that are not directly affiliated with the army. A magician plays a minimal role on the battlefield, but a group of magicians is different.

Whether it was the group flares that lit up the sky as bright as day during the night attack on the Naples battlefield, or the fire magic that caused massive destruction in the previous fight against the orcs, both proved that the Master was still the Master.

And there was a loophole in Alsace's power.

That is the regular army. City defense forces headed by militiamen are not included in the regular army. In other words, Elsa can use the excuse of expanding city defense to raise a large number of private soldiers.

Arthas looked at Odysseus in confusion.

Although he knows that your destiny is as high as a mountain, he still wants to try to move a mountain at this moment.

"Father, my sister and I are still young. Is it really appropriate to just hand over such great power to us?"

"Yeah." Odysseus nodded. "Of course."

Then, his voice became colder.

"After all, if I don't delegate power, some people will wish for the death of this old man."

After saying this, Odysseus quickly explained, seemingly to avoid misunderstanding between the two brothers and sisters:

"Of course, I know it can't be you. You are my children. I know you. You are the least likely to do such a thing."

"It's just that your subordinates seem eager to have you wear yellow robes as soon as possible so that they can follow the chickens and dogs to heaven."

Odysseus said this and gave the two of them a slightly thoughtful look.

"Go back and discipline your subordinates properly."

"Okay, I'm a little tired, you guys should go back too."

After saying this, Odysseus signaled that the two of them could leave.

Elsa nodded.

"In that case, Father, I will take my leave first." After saying that, Elsa bowed down and left the palace.

Alsace stood there and looked around for a while, seeming to be thinking about something, but seeing Alsace's tired look, he nodded helplessly and then left.

For Alsace, it is not an exaggeration to say that the recent period has been a nightmare.

First, he was involved in the assassination of Francois, and then the assassination occurred.

To be fair, these

It was indeed not Alsace's fault, but his ability to handle things was really poor, so he indirectly put the blame on himself.

This also caused Odysseus' trust and patience in Alsace to be worn away little by little.