The NPCs in the city weren't the only ones who heard Fantine's voice. Even the players in the main city could hear her clearly.
Most of the players had reached Level 50, and the maximum leveling area in the main city was Level 30. Therefore, the number of players in the main city wasn't as high as before. However, transactions and auctions still needed to be carried out in the main city. When the rebel army attacked the city, there were still many players in the city. When they heard Fantine's voice, they naturally wanted to see what was going on. However, it wasn't easy to go out and take a look. First, the city gates were temporarily closed. Then, the city walls were surrounded by a large number of soldiers. The players were eager to know what was going on. So, some of them teleported to the nearest city and went out to see what was going on.
Meanwhile, some players who happened to be outside the city began to livestream the battle. The NPCs attacking the city seemed to be similar to what they had heard about the Dwarves. Could it be that the Human race's main city was going to be bathed in blood as well?
However, although everyone was curious, most of the players were watching from the sidelines. After all, there were so many people outside the city. Moreover, they all seemed to be enemies. No one wanted to rush to their deaths.
At this time, Fantine continued, "All soldiers and ministers in the city, please listen to me. This new Emperor, Anthony Murat, is a liar, a traitor. He has deceived you and the entire country. He is not the real Emperor of the San Felipe Empire. His throne is fake!"
Without a doubt, Fantine's words immediately caused a commotion. All the civilians and ministers immediately began to talk about it. They originally thought that it was strange for Fantine, who should have been dead, to reappear. Now, she said that King Anthony's throne was fake. This was too strange.
"Your Highness, this is bad." Mach walked to Anthony's side and said, "If you let her continue to speak, it might affect your reputation."
"I knew this day would come when Rein ran away, but I didn't expect it to come so soon," Anthony said.
"Your Highness, send our troops to attack them. We can't let them continue like this," Dernate immediately said.
"I think that's what he's planning." Suddenly, a female voice was heard. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice. It turned out that Queen Marina was walking up from the bottom of the city wall.
"Your Highness the Queen!" "Your Highness the Queen!" Several people immediately greeted Marina.
"Queen, why are you here?" Anthony immediately went up and said, "It's very dangerous here."
"Your Highness, this is the enemy's plan. They want to force our troops to leave the city and attack." Marina said, "Blessed City's defenses are so complete that even if the enemy has 40,000 soldiers, it'll be very difficult for them to attack. That's why they used this method. If we don't attack first, they'll use this method to confuse the soldiers and ministers, which is very disadvantageous to us."
"If that's the case, why don't we just not attack? As long as we defend well, they won't be able to do anything to us," Dernate said.
"I'm afraid that won't work either," Marina said with a frown. "Have you forgotten who's guarding the city?"
"Of course it's the Royal Guards," Dernate replied.
"The Royal Guards aren't our troops. They were organized by my father, Rein. Although we've taken them over now, most of them are from Rein's era. There must be many people who are loyal to the former king," Marina said. "The enemy must know this, which is why they're using the bewitching tactic …"
"This … Your Royal Highness is right," Dernate nodded. Delnart nodded. "Why don't I first control all the team captains in the team to prevent them from mutiny?"
"Of course not. If we do anything to them now, they might start a mutiny immediately," Marina said.
"Then, Your Royal Highness, what should we do? We can't attack. If we defend, the soldiers might mutiny. What should we do?" Dernate asked anxiously.
"Don't worry. There's still something I don't understand," Marina said.
"What is it?" Anthony asked.
"That's why Fonseline was the one who came out, and not my father," Marina said, feeling a little strange.
"That's right. If Rene appears in person, wouldn't that be more convincing? Who knows, when the former king is still alive, the troops will soon change sides." Dernate nodded. "That's right. Why is that?"
"Rein is dead …" Li Huailin, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly said softly, "That's the only explanation."
"What?!" Everyone was stunned.
"That might be the case!" Marina suddenly said. "It's possible. Otherwise, my father would have appeared."
"Rein is dead?" Anthony said in surprise, "Wait a minute … I did injure him in the previous battle … Could it be that time …"
"Regardless, this is our chance," Marina said. Marina said, "Fantine is just a princess, and so am I. Sakarov, cast Diffusion Magic on me."
"Yes." On the other side, an NPC dressed as a mage waved his hand, and a green light appeared on Marina's body. Marina cleared her throat and shouted to the troops outside the city, "All citizens, soldiers, and ministers in and outside the city, I am the queen of the Nasser Empire and the first princess of the former San Felipe Empire, Marina von Landsbeck. Please listen to me."
Ma Linna's voice also spread to every corner of the city, including those outside the city. Outside the city, Fantine looked at Ma Linna on the city wall with a complicated expression. She frowned in pain and said, "Sister …"
"Everyone, listen to me. I'm here to prove that my husband, Anthony Murat, obtained the throne legally and was recognized. My father, the former King Rein, and my brothers were all killed by the treacherous Filmte. The country can't go a day without a ruler. As a weak woman, I can't bear the heavy responsibility of being a king. Therefore, my husband, Anthony of the Murat Family, who founded the country, has no problem inheriting the throne," Marina said.
"This incident was caused by my sister, the former princess Fonseline. She was dissatisfied with her failure to obtain the throne, so she started a rebellion. Please do not be fooled by her," Marina continued. "The war against the dwarves is over, and the dwarves have surrendered. Our troops are on their way back, and the rebels will be defeated soon. Please don't believe Fantine's words. Protect the main city, and when our troops arrive, we will eliminate the rebels immediately."
"Oh, so that's how it is …" "I see …"
Marina's words were reasonable. Everything had been pushed to that unlucky bastard Filmte. Now that almost all of his family was dead, there was no evidence. No one knew whether Anthony had obtained the throne legally or not. Now that the former princess had testified, everyone naturally believed her. After hearing Marina's words, Fonseline seemed to have become a vile person who was eyeing the throne. Although Fonseline was of the former royal bloodline, it was indeed difficult for people to accept the throne. For example, although Anthony wasn't a real member of the Lanzberg royal family, Marina was, and so was their son. When their son inherited the throne, wouldn't it be the Lanzberg bloodline that would inherit the throne? This was something everyone could accept.
Therefore, after hearing Marina's words, most people sided with Anthony. The hesitant soldiers suddenly calmed down. It seemed like they had done the right thing.
"Sister Marina, you're lying!" Suddenly, outside the city, Fonseline pointed angrily at Marina and shouted, "Father didn't give the throne to Anthony at all. The real murderer who killed my father is the current emperor, Anthony Murat."
"What!" "What's going on?" The soldiers and civilians who had calmed down exclaimed again.
However, hearing this, Marina heaved a sigh of relief. This time, she was really sure that Rein was dead. She had been worried that her father would expose her after she said those words. Now that she heard Fonseline confirm Rein's death, she felt much more relaxed. "Fonseline, please don't slander my husband. I was there at the time, and I saw Filmte kill my father with my own eyes. Please don't believe this traitor. I know my sister's sly personality very well. For the throne, she can do anything."
"I'm telling the truth, and I have evidence," Fonseline suddenly said. "At that time, not only did Anthony want to kill my father, but he also wanted to kill me. My father, Rein, risked his life to save me, but he passed away a few weeks ago due to his severe injuries. But before he passed away, my father summoned a respectable person and asked him to be a notary. He officially handed the throne to me. I believe everyone knows this notary. I'll ask him to testify for me now."
"What! A notary? "Hearing this, Marina's expression suddenly changed. A bad feeling arose in her heart.
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