The next morning, Li Huailin was sitting in a carriage from the palace. The carriage was on its way to the venue of the Knight Competition. Li Huailin was sitting in the carriage, and beside him was his Military Minister, Legg. The one driving the carriage was Blueno. Both of them had arrived at the main city last night. When they heard about this, they immediately rushed over. At the same time, they brought a dozen of the more powerful knight candidates from the Li Huailin family.
Apart from them, the Royal Knights also sent a team of knights to protect Li Huailin. Delnate had to protect Anthony, so he wouldn't appear. However, Eddra, the vice-captain of the Royal Knights, led the team to protect Li Huailin. With an entire team of Royal Knights protecting Li Huailin, their status was similar to that of the royal family.
In the carriage, Li Huailin was still thinking about Queen Malinna. Last night, Malinna suggested that Li Huailin should replace Anthony and participate in the Knight Competition. No matter how he thought about it, it seemed like Li Huailin was targeting him. This wasn't the first time. Ever since the fiefdom was divided, Malinna seemed to have been targeting him secretly. Although it wasn't obvious, he had a feeling that Malinna had ill intentions towards him.
This time was the same. This Knight Competition was likely to be attacked by enemies, which was very dangerous. However, Li Huailin was a player, so he wasn't worried about dying. The real danger was Malinna's suggestion. The carriage that Li Huailin was currently sitting in was actually Anthony's carriage. All the guards were also from the Royal Knights. Everyone would think that the person in the carriage was the Emperor, but in reality, he wasn't. If Li Huailin appeared in front of the public, what would people think?
To Li Huailin, he was basically fighting wars against foreign countries. He fought against Elves, Demons, and Orcs. In terms of merits, he was the only Duke in the entire Empire, and a Duke with a different surname. Apart from the Emperor, he was the most powerful person. Now, he directly rode the Emperor's carriage and used the Emperor's guard of honor. This showed everyone that Li Huailin was the most powerful official in the Empire. To be clear, he had already threatened the Emperor's authority.
Li Huailin always felt that Malinna seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally building his image in this direction. When Malinna suggested this last night, Delnate expressed his objection. This was because other than the Emperor, no one else was allowed to use the Emperor's carriage. However, Malinna said that this was a trick. She wanted everyone to think that the Emperor would still appear in the Knight Competition, so she wanted Li Huailin to ride Anthony's carriage and announce it when he arrived. Perhaps they could lure the snake out of its hole.
Anthony really didn't think much about it. He felt that it didn't matter if his brother rode in his carriage. Moreover, the Queen's plan sounded reasonable, so he immediately agreed. On the other hand, Li Huailin thought about it and actually agreed.
"What's wrong?" Li Huailin asked with a smile as he looked at Legg, who was sitting beside him, trembling nervously and sitting with half his butt on the seat.
"This is His Royal Highness's carriage. I can actually sit in it … This … This is unbelievable," Legg said excitedly, as if he didn't think too much about it.
"I've asked. Usually, the head of the Royal Knights has to sit in the carriage to protect the King. So, as my head of the Royal Knights, it's fine for you to sit here," Li Huailin said.
"The head of the Royal Knights … Oh my god, if only I could become the head of the Royal Knights." Legg said with a little yearning. After all, as a knight, the Royal Knights were the ultimate goal. Naturally, Legg also dreamed of becoming the head of the Royal Knights.
"Oh?" Li Huailin was a little stunned as he looked at Legg.
"Oh? No, I've already sworn my loyalty to you, Your Grace. I definitely don't want to join the Royal Knights. " Legg immediately realized the problem with his words. The Royal Knights were loyal to His Royal Highness, and he was Li Huailin's head of the Royal Knights. It sounded like he was going to jump ship, but Legg didn't mean that at all. He quickly explained.
"Then you mean for me to rebel? If you become the king, you can be the head of the Royal Knights? "Li Huailin asked with a smile.
"Rebel?" Legg was stunned. "Your … Your Highness, you … You want to do … Do …"
"I'm joking. Look at how scared you are." Li Huailin said with a smile.
"Phew …" Legg let out a heavy sigh. "Your Highness, you really scared me to death. I thought you were serious."
"Legg, if I want to rebel, do you think I can succeed?" Li Huailin suddenly asked.
"Huh?" Legg was stunned, and his expression immediately became serious. After thinking for a moment, Legg said, "Your Highness, it's possible."
"Oh? You think so too? "Li Huailin asked.
"Your Highness, the empire's regular army only has about 250,000 soldiers. The second army, which has the strongest fighting power (the strongest fighting power is Li Huailin's, but the second army is not as good as the first army in terms of weapons and equipment), is completely under your control. It has more than a third of the empire's total military power. You also have your own territory, and your finances are very loose. With your relationship with the elves, I think it's possible to ask for the elves' reinforcements. This way, the army will be on par with the empire's army. With your ability, I think it shouldn't be a problem to defeat the empire's army. In terms of the people's hearts, the Murat royal family is a new royal family, so they don't have a very high position in the hearts of the people. Even if you replace them, I don't think there will be any major objections. So, I think the possibility of your rebellion is very high. "
"Hehe, I've unknowingly developed to this point?" Li Huailin smiled. "No wonder the queen is so concerned. I didn't know I was so capable. So, Legg, for you, do you want me to be an emperor or a duke? "
"Your Highness, no matter what you do, I will follow you. I am your knight commander," Legg said.
"I'm just asking for your opinion. I'm not asking you to show your loyalty," Li Huailin said.
"If Your Highness must ask, then I naturally hope that Your Highness can go one step further. If a great person like Your Highness could lead the entire human race, wouldn't it be a blessing for the entire human race?" Legg immediately said.
"Oh? Persuade? "Li Huailin nodded." So, do you think that I have this intention now? "
"I don't know," Legg immediately said. "I don't dare to guess what you mean."
"Try to figure it out for me now," Li Huailin immediately said.
Legg suddenly felt a lot of pressure. He carefully looked at Li Huailin. He had to be very careful with what he said. If he was wrong, he would definitely be in trouble. After thinking about it, Legg said, "Yes."
"Oh? Why do you think so? "Li Huailin asked curiously.
"If Your Highness didn't have it, Your Highness wouldn't have gotten in this carriage." Legg said, "The emperor's carriage is not allowed to be used by anyone except His Highness. Your Highness, you didn't refuse, which means that at least in your own mind, the concept of ruler and minister is very weak. In that case, I think you have it."
"Oh …" Li Huailin nodded. Legg nervously watched Li Huailin's reaction. Unknowingly, cold sweat had already covered his back. This topic was too terrifying. If he wasn't careful, his head would immediately be separated.
"It seems to make sense. Since you think so, it seems that most people think so. It seems that our Empress's goal is also this." Li Huailin said with a smile, "It's really interesting. I don't know what the Empress's goal is, but if someone dares to provoke me, I won't let her off easily. Don't you think so, Legg?"
"Yes, Your Highness. No matter who your enemy is, I will stand in front of you and fight for you." Legg immediately said, and at the same time, he heaved a sigh of relief.
"Well, your loyalty is commendable. However, you should forget these words when you get off the car. Don't let anyone else hear them." Li Huailin said.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. This subordinate has already forgotten all the previous conversations, and will not remember them in the future." Legg immediately said.
"Let's talk about the Knight Competition. Legg, what do you think …"
Before Li Huailin could finish speaking, he suddenly heard a "puchi" sound from his carriage. An arrow flashing with green light pierced through the top of the carriage and stabbed straight between Li Huailin and Legg.
"Enemy attack!" Legg instantly pulled out his sword and stood in front of Li Huailin to protect the direction where the arrow came from. At the same time, the sound of various weapons being unsheathed could be heard outside the carriage.
"There's an enemy on the roof! Everyone, pay attention to protect the lord! "
"Raise your shields! Defend! "The shouts of the knights came from outside.
"Are you for real? Are you going to fight me head-on? " Li Huailin was also a little surprised. What Marlinna said yesterday about assassinating him while receiving the prize was very reasonable, and Li Huailin thought so too. However, he did not expect the other party to start assassinating him on the way to the arena. This was too bold. With so many guards, was it possible to succeed?
Li Huailin immediately wanted to poke his head out to see how many people there were, but he was immediately pulled back by Legg. "Your Highness, please be careful!"
"There aren't many of them. Otherwise, this carriage would have been shot into a hornet's nest a long time ago. I was wondering why they came here with so few people. Let me see what's going on," said Li Huailin. After saying that, he ignored Legg's dissuasion and opened the window to look outside.
As soon as he opened the window, he saw an NPC with a red name above his head rushing towards him from the crowd that was running around on the side of the road.
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