Chapter 53: The Bloody Night in the Imperial Capital (3)
Luke is sitting in his study room, looking at the books in his hands with relish. Luke has been busy with state affairs. Although he has collected a lot of books, he has no time to read them. Now that he is at home, he just wants to read more of these books to pass the time.
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"Master, I have a guest asking to see you." A middle-aged man wearing servant's clothes gently opened the door and stood at the door and said to Luke.
Luke put down the book in his hand and said displeasedly: "Didn't I tell you, no guests will be seen!"
"Why, you can't even see me?" A lady's voice came from outside the door, and Catherine walked in wearing a magician's robe.
"Your Majesty Queen Catherine." Luke was surprised by the guest in front of him. Although he had not left home recently, it did not mean that he knew nothing about the outside world. With his decades of business, someone had already provided him with services.
I got detailed information. Today is the wedding day of the king and the queen. Why did one of the protagonists come to me? Is there something unexpected?
Thinking of this, Luke quickly stood up, while Catherine had already walked to the desk, found a chair and sat down. Christina stood silently behind Catherine, cautiously alert.
"What happened?" Luke asked Catherine directly without saying anything, "otherwise you wouldn't be here at this time."
Catherine said with a serious face: "Chad rebelled!"
Luke was startled and said repeatedly: "How is it possible? What about Your Majesty?"
Catherine sighed and said: "The specific situation is not clear yet, but it is very likely that it has happened."
When Luke heard the news, he sighed. Although Fernando XIII dismissed him from his post, Luke did not complain too much. As a king, it is necessary to firmly hold all power in his hands. It is a pity that
Fernando XIII was too impatient. If
Taking 10 years to do it slowly, the effect will definitely be better than now. Luke also saw this about Fernando XIII, so he quietly stayed away from the court. He did not want to rebel, so he was destined to be in this game.
After losing the fight, I had no choice but to escape as early as possible.
Seeing Luke's silence, Catherine said: "Time is running out now. Chad has mobilized the garrison forces he can control in the imperial capital. The palace is surrounded by people, so the news cannot be leaked. The magic circle transmitted directly to the military camp has been
It is sealed, but fortunately, the other magic circle that only His Majesty the Emperor knows about can still operate, but it can only be teleported to a place not far outside the palace."
Luke was secretly worried about the current situation, but on the surface he just said lightly: "Oh."
Seeing that Luke didn't seem to care, Catherine continued: "You are the only one who can save this empire now."
Luke shook his head and said: "I'm just a civilian now. It's too shocking for you to say that. Hey, as I get older, I just want to go back to my own manor and live a peaceful life for a few days. Those who fight and kill
It’s better to let young people do things like that.”
Catherine ignored Luke's excuse and said to herself: "Once Chad gains power, I'm afraid tomorrow he will purge the city of people who may threaten him, and the next step is to choose a young child to take the throne.
Take over the power. Luke, you don’t have to act like it’s none of your business. You still have it in mind.
Did you get the old king's advice? Do you still remember the oath you swore when you were young? Chad has rebelled, and the king has been martyred. At this moment, the future of the empire is unclear. If you retreat at this time, not only will you not be safe, but you will
Do you really have the heart for Chad to continue to exploit those poor people who are struggling to survive?”
"Lord Luke, for the sake of the empire and the poor people of the empire, I, Catherine Landi, ask you as the queen to stand up. I admit that the empire has slowly declined over the past 200 years, and officials are corrupt**
,soldiers lack training and businessmen are only interested in profit.
Picture, while the poor people work hard all day but can barely make ends meet. All this is not impossible to change. When this riot is put down, with your talent, Luke, and the support of Orlando and me, can't you bring
Give this empire new vitality?" View on mobile phone
Luke's eyes were already slightly red. He thought of his dream when he was young. For this dream, he failed to take good care of his wife and neglected his two daughters. No matter how hard he tried, with the constraints of Chad and Fernando
The interference of the thirteenth generation was of no use at all. I thought that I would slowly move away from the center of power and find a quiet place to spend the rest of my life quietly, but unexpectedly it happened again
After such an incident, the opportunity to change the fate of the empire was placed in front of him, and Luke had no other choice. Even if he escaped overnight, Sophie would definitely stand behind Orlando, the Royal Knights
Although the regiment is extremely powerful, its supplies are provided by the royal family's inner treasury. Once Chad uses his puppet to control the power of the empire, the consequences of many things can be known without even thinking about it.
Luke suddenly found that he had not been so full of desire for a long time. He stood in front of Catherine and said firmly: "I am willing to serve you, Your Majesty the Queen!"
Catherine let out a long breath. With Luke's support, everything turned around: "Please immediately mobilize all the forces at your disposal to block the main streets of the city. The Royal Knights will be the main force to attack the palace. All actions will be taken by you.
Take personal command. In addition, I hope you can invite Master Victor, because now he is the only one who can deal with the Grand Magister De Silva on Chad's side."
"As you wish, Your Majesty the Queen." Luke said loudly.
Catherine nodded solemnly, and said to Luke word by word: "The future of the empire, everything is entrusted to you."
Victor watched Catherine leave Luke's study under the protection of Christina and 20 Luke's subordinates. Then he slowly walked out of the hiding place and walked into Luke's study.
When Luke saw Victor walking in, he said to him: "Victor, Chad is rebelling. I will follow the queen's order to put down the rebellion. I hope you can take action against De Silva."
Victor sighed and said, "You have managed to stay away from the center of power. Are you going to be involved again?"
Luke waved his arms vigorously and said confidently: "For the future of the empire, I can't give up."
Victor sighed again and said: "With the rise of every dynasty, someone will say such a set of high-sounding words, even Fernando I, who was born as a Holy Knight, is no exception, but which dynasty has truly achieved this?
Woolen cloth?"
Luke said firmly: "It depends on man!"
Victor seemed to be able to sigh. He sighed again and said: "I know it is useless to say anything now. With the friendship between us, even if you are about to destroy this empire, I will support you."
Luke patted Victor on the shoulder hard and said, "Thank you, old friend! But I think I might be able to break the curse in history and truly bring peace and happiness to the people of this empire."
Seeing that Victor was still about to sigh, Luke smiled and said: "Okay, time is running out. Her Majesty the Queen has rushed to the military camp, and I am also going to command the army to counter the rebellion. If there is anything we can discuss at dawn tomorrow
Let's go." After saying that, Luke walked out firmly.
Victor looked at Luke's back and whispered: "It seems that even you can't avoid Catherine's influence. Hey, a woman actually has the ability of 'natural charm'. Is she really an ordinary person?"
Alas, why do I care so much about it? As long as the people close to me are fine, I'll be fine."
Chad sat at a loss in the royal banquet hall. The bright sunshine outside the window had shone through the gaps in the window screen. The sunshine that originally made people feel warm and comfortable made Chad's heart sink. He screamed from time to time.
It came from a distance, and the source of the sound was getting closer and closer, which made Chad even more panicked.
"Report!" A messenger covered in blood stumbled in: "Sir, the Royal Knights have broken through our third line of defense and are about to kill here. I, we can't stop it!"
When Chad heard the news, he suddenly laughed and said loudly to the body of Fernando XIII lying on the ground: "Look, look, your beautiful woman, she has brought someone to save you."
"I never thought that Chad would end up like this." Chad smiled and suddenly cried: "Why, why! Why would an assassin come to assassinate you? As long as Luke fades out of the center of imperial power, in two years
I am enough to distract you, and then you can hold your woman in bed and dream of your conquest."
"Sir, sir?" The messenger who was covered in blood saw Chad's crazy look and said hesitantly: "Let's run away quickly, maybe we still have time."
"Escape?" When Chad heard this, he stopped crying and turned around and said: "In this night of fighting, all my men were wiped out. Even if I escape, I can only be like a mouse.
I have been hiding in front of the empire’s wanted notice my whole life! Without power, status and money, what’s the point of living for me?”
There was a rush of footsteps outside, and the door of the royal banquet hall was kicked open. A group of people came in surrounded by Luke: "Chad, you assassinated His Majesty the King with the intention of treason, and you still haven't surrendered obediently!
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When Chad heard this, he shouted loudly: "No, I didn't assassinate His Majesty, I didn't." At this point, he rushed toward Luke desperately, but was firmly restrained by the guards around Luke.
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Luke waved his hand, and the guard let go of Chad, but Chad lost his footing and suddenly fell in front of Luke. Chad didn't even bother to get up, and crawled on the ground a few times, holding Luke in his arms.
The thigh said: "Luke, you and I have known each other for more than ten years. Yes, I am very greedy for money and want to monopolize power, but I will never assassinate His Majesty! I can use the God of Light."
Luke bent down and patted Chad's shoulder gently, interrupting Chad's words. Then Luke slowly squatted down and whispered in Chad's ear: "I know, but someone must be responsible for His Majesty's death.
Responsible, isn't it? Of course, this person can't be me, but who else can there be besides me in the imperial capital?"
Chad said bitterly: "I, I understand. I only want one thing from you. My son, he, he doesn't know anything."
"It's okay, old friend." Luke said with a smile: "I will find many people to prove that he knows."
"No, you can't"
Before Chad finished speaking, Luke waved his hand and someone dragged Chad down. Luke stood in front of the body of Fernando XIII and said in a voice that only he could hear: "I will prove it to you.