"Prince Wilkirsa, His Majesty is discussing important matters with Emperor Uncle Ferenc, and no one is allowed to interrupt."
"I have something important to report to Your Majesty. If it is delayed, can you bear the responsibility?"
"I'm sorry, Prince Vilsa, Lilith is responsible..."
"Pah!" There seemed to be a slap in the face.
"Hmph! How dare a mere valet stop me from reporting urgent matters to His Majesty?"
Lilith, who had five red marks on her face, was not afraid. She waved her hand and was about to launch a signal to summon the guards to attack. The man behind Prince Vilsa took a step forward. Before she saw any movement, Lilith felt a terrifying aura.
The pressure came and I couldn't move for a while.
"Lilith..." Catherine's voice came from the hall, and Lilith felt that the oppressive momentum instantly collapsed: "Bring them in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lilith took Prince Wilhelmsa and her entourage into the main hall. In the main hall, Catherine was sitting on the throne, with her uncle Ferenc sitting next to her. When Catherine was "retreating", as Her Majesty the Queen,
As his biological uncle and the most senior prince in the royal family, Ferenc once acted as regent on behalf of the regent. Later, when Catherine "left the country", Ferenc immediately resigned and returned the power to Catherine.
Prince Velikelsa appeared to be about thirty years old, and he looked graceful and handsome. Looking at the most beautiful queen in the demon world who was wearing a veil on the throne, a greedy look flashed across Velikelsa's eyes.
He bowed and saluted from a distance: "Your Majesty! Your Highness Ferenc. Please forgive me for being rude, because I have the latest top-secret information to report to Your Majesty."
Katherine did not offer a seat as usual. Instead, she said calmly: "Tell me, Vickiersa."
"I have received the latest news. The Fallen Angel Empire will be in three days..."
Kathleen's faint voice interrupted him: "In three days, a military parade will be held, and it is planned to be broadcast to the entire demon world through magic TV. The news I got yesterday is the top secret information you said?"
Vickersa showed an embarrassed look: "It turns out that His Majesty has already planned it. It seems that I have been worrying about it for nothing. However, there is one more thing. In one month, the martial arts competition of Emperor Lei Chan will be held. Your Majesty should meet at that time
Come participate.”
Katherine nodded slightly: "I have received the invitation letter written by Lei Chan himself."
Vickersa immediately said: "This martial arts tournament is no small matter. General Lei Chan will fight in person. It is extremely dangerous and may even be life-threatening. Your Majesty must consider it carefully."
"What aspect do you think I need to consider carefully? For example... the choice of crown prince?" Catherine showed a contemptuous smile behind her veil.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Vickersa said sternly: "Although it is somewhat offensive to discuss this topic, as the controller of an empire, this is an aspect that must be considered."
"You are right." Kathleen suddenly changed her tone, "You broke into the hall against orders just to give me this so-called 'reminder'?"
Vickersa's expression was stagnant. He lowered his head and said, "I am only dedicated to serving the country. Please forgive me for any rudeness. I am resigning now."
"Wait a minute," Kathleen's voice became more sinister: "Who just hit Lilith in the face?"
Vickersa was shocked: "Your Majesty, it was just a misunderstanding..."
"Rogeref, formerly known as Tustan, is a middle-level demon emperor. He belongs to the royal family of Mammon. He is good at disguise and transformation. He has been lurking around Vilsa for many years, and he is regarded as a confidant. He is deeply trusted."
Katherine's calm voice shocked the man behind Vekilsa, and his first reaction was to pounce on Vekilsa. Vekilsa was caught off guard and was grabbed by the throat by his confidant Rojef.
"As expected of Emperor Catherine, she actually discovered my identity early on." Rojef's hand exuded a faint black aura, "With your Majesty's eyesight, you should be able to see that my dark power has been eroded into the Wikipedia.
In the soul of His Highness Prince Jesus, a single thought can cause his soul to dissipate. Now I just want to leave here safely, and I ask Your Majesty to let me live, otherwise, His Highness the Prince will become my burial object."
"If you want to threaten an emperor... you are not qualified." Catherine shook her head gently, light flashed across her black eyes, and Roger was suddenly shocked. Starting from the hand that was pinching Vilsa's neck, his body transformed into
Pieces of ashes dissipated.
Vickersa narrowly escaped death, took a few trembling steps back, became unsteady on his feet, and fell to the ground, without any trace of his previous calmness and grace.
Katherine glanced at Vickiersa with disdain: "Now, you can resign. If you dare to break into the hall next time, you know the consequences... Go out after a while, salute and apologize to Lilith, and forget about it.
"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Vikirsa's head was covered with cold sweat, and he rolled back.
Watching Vickiersa leave, Ferenc, who had been silent, spoke: "Your Majesty's power is getting stronger and stronger. It seems that the gains from this retreat are quite large, but...if my old eyes are not mistaken,
If so, that Roger's power has eroded into Virgilsa's body. If not treated, over time, even if he does not die, he will become delirious. When Your Majesty was still a princess, Virgilsa once coveted her.
Your Majesty is so beautiful. He has not thought about making progress in these years and only knows how to take advantage of opportunities. This time he actually wants to become a prince. He is simply hopeless and seeking death."
"Uncle the emperor has always had a bright eye." Katherine smiled slightly. She did it on purpose just now. Vickersa has been coveting her beauty and the throne behind her. If she was really talented, it would be fine, but she is a waste, with no ability or wildness.
It was a match, but the identity of the prince was somewhat special. Now was a critical period. Just in case, Catherine made a prompt decision and used the hands of her enemies to kill the prince's possibility of causing harm to the empire.
Ferenc sighed: "I have misjudged one person in my life, and it almost ruined my daughter's life. I regret not following your advice."
Katherine knew who he was talking about and comforted her: "Forget it, uncle. Everything in the past is over. I heard that Medilu has found the man she likes now."
Ferenc smiled bitterly and said: "Don't mention it. That bastard guy...well, no matter what. But Medilu has settled down now. Okay, let's not talk about this. Let's continue the topic just now."
Katherine nodded: "Generally speaking, military parades are held in secret. Even if it is some kind of celebration, it is only a formal military parade. Now that the armistice agreement between the three empires is about to expire, the Fallen Angel Empire is suddenly in such a situation.
At that time, it was announced that the military parade will be broadcast live on Magic TV. I don’t know what the purpose is. Unless Shia can use force to scare Lei Chan or me, otherwise, this kind of military parade will only be self-defeating... I don’t know why, I feel a little uneasy
, it always feels like something big is about to happen.”
Ferenc frowned and said: "It stands to reason that now is the calm before the storm. It is not a good opportunity for His Majesty or Shia and Leichan to take action. As for Vickiersa, it is just a small move."
"That's right," Kathleen couldn't think of a reason why: "Maybe I'm worrying too much."
At this time, Lilith hurriedly walked in: "Your Majesty, Finance Minister Al has an urgent need to see you."
"Let him in." Kathleen was slightly startled. For Al to call it an "emergency", it was definitely not an ordinary matter. So Lilith came to report it directly after weighing it.
Soon, Finance Minister Al walked into the hall. Al was a tall, thin, middle-aged man. His face was shrewd, but now he looked a little frightened: "Your Majesty, it's bad, something happened to the bank!"
"Bank?" Katherine was surprised. When Frenci ordered the establishment of a national bank following the example of the Fallen Angel Empire, she was in "retreat". By the time she came out, banks had spread across every territory. Since the three major empires had
After vigorously establishing a national bank and bringing in considerable profits, Catherine did not deny Ferenc's decree. The bank has developed to this day and is very popular, with almost everyone holding a magic crystal card.
"It's like this. Originally, due to various reasons, bank liquidity has begun to shrink. Recently, rumors have been circulating in all corners of the three empires, saying that the armistice agreement has expired and the three countries are about to start a war again. Once there is a war, the currency will
It will depreciate, and the food that can be bought with a white crystal coin may cost a black crystal coin, etc. Although this kind of rumor once gradually subsided due to the efforts of various places, it suddenly broke out violently in the past few days for some unknown reason.
More and more people are withdrawing money. Starting from this morning, long queues have been lined up at the entrances of various banks in the imperial capital. If this continues, the bank's reserve of magic crystal coins will soon be exhausted. Once there is no money to withdraw,
…”
Once this happens, not only will the credibility of the empire be greatly damaged, but it will also bring about a series of terrible consequences. Catherine immediately understood the seriousness of this matter, and her face became extremely solemn: "If the treasury is used,
How long can the emergency fund last?”
"Let's not talk about the various territories. Judging from the situation of the Imperial Bank, it will take up to three days," Al said with a wry smile: "If this frenzy of withdrawing money continues."
"Why is the gap so big?" Catherine was shocked, and Ferenc also showed a look of horror. This was like a sudden blow, and it was quite fatal.
"Before the rise of this rumor, there were many loans with huge amounts and long-term agreements signed. According to recent investigations, banks in various territories also seem to have this situation. I suspect...that someone is deliberately manipulating it."
"According to someone, this is like the last straw that breaks the camel's back." Kathleen's eyes trembled slightly, as if she thought of something from "someone", "Al, two things. First.
, immediately mobilize all available funds to cope with this crisis; second, investigate the detailed information of those long-term loan households and the whereabouts of the funds. No matter what method is used, we must get through the difficulty!"
"As you command!"
"Lilith, please immediately summon the ministers to the main hall for an emergency meeting."
After Lilith and Al left, Kathleen took a deep breath and gradually calmed down: "Uncle, it seems that we all expected it wrong. In this most unlikely situation, the opponent actually took action.
And this blow hit a vital point we didn’t expect.”
Ferenc nodded heavily: "It's really unexpected, and it's such an unheard-of method. It's almost impossible to guard against!"
"If my guess is right, Lei Chan must have the same headache as us now." Catherine's hand holding the armrest of the throne was a little tight, "What a fatal attack without blood! I understand, it turns out that in the Three Kingdoms Armistice Agreement
At that time, he was already planning this attack...that damn guy!"
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