Torn between worry and fear, Palu and Susan returned to the palace. Susan originally wanted to comfort Palu, but Palu was always worried, and Susan didn't know what to say, so they just chatted.
After a while, a waiter came up to report that several ministers requested an audience. Pallu left in a hurry, leaving Susan behind with a worried figure.
Entering the Internal Affairs Hall, Palu met the ministers who were in attendance. They were all nobles from the former Galen City, and there were about 20 of them in total.
Wood sat on the throne and asked:
"Why do you guys want to see me?"
All the nobles looked at each other, then knelt down and said:
"Your Majesty, something happened in Galen City!"
Palu suddenly became nervous. His first thought was that Wood had rebelled.
"What happened?"
One of the nobles said hurriedly: [
"Your Majesty, rumors suddenly appeared in Galen City, saying that Wood is a descendant of the Magic Empire's royal family, and now the rumors are getting more and more chaotic. The rumors also say that Wood is the successor of the Magic Empire."
Palu asked worriedly:
"What's going on over there at Wood?"
The ministers were suddenly stunned. They didn't understand why His Majesty Palu asked such a question. One of them said:
"Your Majesty, Wood has not shown up yet, but this rumor has spread to the army. I'm afraid..."
This man only spoke half of what he said, but his meaning was very clear. He was afraid of Wood's rebellion. At this time, everyone in the internal affairs hall stopped talking, and Palu also walked around nervously in the hall.
In fact, Palu had already had an idea. When he returned to the Magic Empire, Palu would find a way to kill Wood. However, as soon as this rumor spread, Palu's heart became even more confused. He was filled with worry at this time.
What if Wood rebels? In this case, will he be able to withstand Wood's attack? Will he be like the royal family of the Ice and Snow Empire? At this time, Palu's head was covered with sweat, and even the skirt of his back was wet.
All the ministers looked at Palu nervously, and one of them said:
"Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to stop this rumor and don't let people spread it anymore, otherwise the newly stable empire may be in chaos again!"
Pallu said tremblingly:
"Yes, you are right. Immediately send an order for the Royal Guards to take to the streets to arrest the rumor spreaders. Anyone who spreads rumors will be immediately thrown into jail."
At this moment, the voice of Wood leading the audience came from the door. Hearing this report, Palu subconsciously became nervous, and everyone in the hall looked at the door one after another. At this time, everyone was a little nervous.
After a while, Wood led all his men into the hall, and then knelt down in unison to salute.
Palu calmed down, tried his best to pretend to be calm, and said: [
"Sir Wood, I wonder if you are here for something?"
Wood spoke respectfully:
"Your Majesty, there are rumors circulating in the imperial capital. I am worried that someone is secretly causing trouble with the purpose of dividing our Magic Empire. Your Majesty, please approve me to be responsible for investigating this matter. I will definitely put this matter to rest as quickly as possible."
Palu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but then he reacted and said:
"You want to investigate? Do you know that this rumor is related to you?"
Of course Wood knew the content of this rumor and what Palu meant, but Wood felt guilty and said solemnly:
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no intention of rebellion. Please trust me!"
Palu was a little angry in his heart. At this time, Wood was still pretending. It would be fine if Palu didn't know the truth of the matter, but Palu knew it, which made Palu even more angry.
Palu and Wood were quiet for a moment, then Palu looked at everyone and said:
"You all go out and let me talk to Wood alone for a while."
Everyone exited the hall one after another, the door was closed tightly, and there were only two people in the huge palace.
Palu walked to Wood and said:
"Tell me the truth, are these rumors circulating in the imperial capital?"
Wood was suddenly stunned. He looked into Palu's eyes, and the two looked at each other like this. After a moment, Wood bowed respectfully and saluted, but Wood did not answer Palu's question.
Pallu continued:
"Wood, tell the truth, do you have any blood from the Edwardian family?"
Wood knelt down and said:
"Your Majesty, I, I do have the blood of the Edward family in me."
Palu suddenly closed his eyes and said after a moment:
"It seems that what is circulating in the imperial capital is not a rumor, but a fact! Hey! Wood! How can you expect me to trust you!"
Wood said hurriedly:
"Your Majesty, please don't believe those words. Someone must be behind it. I will definitely find this person and restore peace to the Magic Empire!"
Palu walked back to the throne, waved his hand and said:
"Forget it, Wood, there are some things that you and I can't explain clearly, and your identity is not known to everyone. Since he has revealed this matter, he must have his purpose. In fact, I think the most
I want to know your plans."
Wood took a deep breath and said:
"Your Majesty, after everything is settled, I will lead everyone back to the Fire City Sect. The Magic Empire still belongs to you, because you are the orthodox royal family."
Palu sneered and said:
"Wood! It's not that I don't believe you. You have too much power now. If you have a little bit of rebellion, your men can overthrow me without you having to do anything. You think so?"
Wood could understand what Palu meant, and then he took out a few things from the space ring and placed them on the ground and said:
"Your Majesty, these are the military symbols and the Night Guard commander's badge. Please keep them, Your Majesty!"
Palu was very excited at this time, but his face was still calm. He immediately walked to Wood, helped Wood up and said:
"Wood, don't blame me. After all, a country can only have one king. Let's do this. Don't announce this matter before my wedding. You can leave after everything is settled. Okay!"
Wood bowed and saluted, while Palu said with a smile:
"Garen City has been in chaos recently. If you are fine, don't leave the Military God's Mansion. You must know that your appeal is too strong, and most people really can't say it!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I'll take my leave now!" Wood bowed and left.
Palu quietly watched Wood's figure disappear, and then laughed:
"Hahaha, Wood, do you think that by handing over military power, I can let you leave safely? If you return to Fire City, if you still want to rebel, then I won't be able to suppress you at all, so! Only you will die.
I’m the most at ease!”
And Pallu took out a medicine bottle, and then Pallu laughed loudly.
After Wood exited the internal affairs hall, he looked at the sunshine on the horizon and sighed deeply, while Shilong and others quickly gathered around and asked:
"Boss, what did Palu say? Did he agree?"
Wood suddenly smiled and said:
"No matter, let's go home and drink!"
Wood strode out of the palace, but everyone looked at him differently and then followed him.
When entering the Military God's Mansion, Wood called everyone over. Then Wood looked at Eva and asked solemnly:
"Eva, tell me the truth, is this a conspiracy on your part?"
Eva looked around, then shook her head and said:
"I don't know what you are talking about, you have to explain it clearly!"
Wood took a deep breath and said:
"My identity, to be honest, only a few of you know my identity, but now the entire Galen City knows it. If it's not you, it's you."
Wood looked at everyone, but then Wood looked at Eva. Now Wood was sure that it was Eva who did it. However, under Wood's cold eyes, Eva took a few steps back.
Just when Eva was worried about whether to say anything, someone in the crowd suddenly knelt down. Everyone looked around hurriedly and saw Paul saying solemnly:
"Boss, I'm sorry. I drank too much yesterday and told a few people around me about it. I didn't know it would spread so quickly. Boss, don't blame your sister-in-law. It's all my fault!"
Wood was stunned, Eva was stunned, everyone was stunned. Of all the people present, only Eva was the most suspicious, but unexpectedly, it was Paul.
In fact, Wood and others did not know that this matter could be spread instantly, and it was not just a few members of the Royal Guards. This rumor had three spreading points, Paul was the first, and Eva was the second.
However, the third one is Gehry, and it is Gehry's role that has the greatest impact.
When Wood saw Paul admitting his mistake on his own initiative, he glanced at Eva sheepishly. At this time, Eva's eyes were filled with tears. This sudden change made the hall suddenly quiet. After a while, Eva turned around and ran away.
Wood called twice hurriedly, but Eva still didn't look back.
Wood sighed and chased after him, while everyone stared at Paul and immediately surrounded him.