"No!" Koshder said loudly, "Who wants to see a chaotic Constellation? Just vote 'yes'! "
"No!" Land of Cliffs Region's Sorel and Count Dagestan followed suit.
Val Arunde frowned and said, "I don't know what this means for the war ahead …"
"Sir Val," Koshder said calmly, "The promise of the Land of Cliffs to send out all its troops to support the Northern Territory is still valid. The Land of Cliffs and the Northern Territory are bordering each other, and we will never watch our friends fall into the flames of war. You know, we are the closest, and sending troops to support is more effective than the royal family.
"But I am very worried that the future of Constellation will be destroyed in the hands of an illegitimate child whom the new vassals fear."
Koshder's single eye was fixed on Val, his expression solemn.
Val was silent for a long time before he finally sighed.
This warrior suzerain who seemed to be made of iron said desolately, "This is for the Northern Territory, for Arunde."
In a place where no one could see, Kessel the Fifth tightened his grip on his scepter.
"No," the Duke of the Northern Territory said desolately.
Count Zemunto and Count Friess also sighed deeply, "No." "No."
"Six people object."
Duke Cullen said expressionlessly.
Jines looked at the Duke of the Northern Territory in disbelief.
Thales closed his eyes weakly.
"Count Talon!"
"I know that your territory is near Central Territory, and you have a good relationship with the royal family." Koshder said flatly to one of the sixteen people, Count Bern Talon of the Pentagram, "Dukes like us are indeed not suitable to inherit the throne.
But you are different! The Pentagram is a branch of the Nine-Pointed Star in history. "Koshder raised his hand, his words full of bewitchment." If the king does not have an heir, I believe you are also on the list of candidates. "
Everyone's gaze was on Count Talon.
Bern Talon was drenched in cold sweat. He looked at Kessel the Fifth, but the latter only stared back coldly.
"Of course, as a strong contender for the throne, will this child think that you are also involved in those so-called conspiracies?" Koshder said with a smile.
Thales was anxious and was about to speak, but the king held him down.
"Bern, just follow your heart." Kessel the Fifth closed his eyes and said solemnly, "After all, a pentagram is not a nine-pointed star."
Bern Talon hesitated, took a deep breath, and finally said dejectedly, "I'm not sure.
"The Talon Family … forfeits!"
Many of the lords frowned again.
Koshder smiled silently.
The Pentagram's Talon Family was the only family among the Thirteen Distinguished Families that was not located near the territories of the Six Great Noble Families. Talon Family was located near the Central Territory of the Royal Family and had always been a strong supporter of the Jadestar Family.
But now they …
At this moment.
"Aye!"
Everyone looked over in surprise. The one who spoke was Zayen Covendier, who had been silent for a long time!
He was the first to agree with Thales.
The Duke of Iris Flowers, Zayen, who ruled South Coast Hill, stared coldly at Koshder, whose face was filled with astonishment and then turned cold.
Thales stared at him in a daze, but he had no intention of returning Thales' gaze.
Count Karabeyan and Count Lascia nodded and stepped forward together. "Aye." "Aye!"
"Looks like your strategy is still effective," Gilbert said to Thales in a low voice, "Under such circumstances, you still managed to gain valuable support for us."
Duke Fakenhaz of Western Desert Hill. His shrill laughter suddenly rang, "Haha, I vote 'aye'!"
"No!" "No!" Kroma and Bozdorf's voices also rang out.
Amidst many people's doubts, Koshder angrily said, "Old bones! Why …
"Why is my vote different from Count Kroma and Count Bozdorf's?" Fakenhaz interrupted him and laughed, "Oh my, I am not their lord. Is it not normal for me to not be able to rule them?"
He stared mockingly at the other dukes, "After all, the Thirteen Distinguished Families are not the 'guardian dogs' of the Six Great Clans!"
Many of the counts blushed and turned their heads away.
However, after many of the king's supporters counted the votes, they sighed and lowered their heads.
"Eight are against, four are in favor, and one abstained."
Duke Cullen said with a trembling voice, "There are sixteen people present. Since half of them are against, it looks like there is no need to continue."
Gilbert sighed softly.
Thales could only smile bitterly as he listened to the results.
'Am I still too naive?'
For some reason, Kessel the Fifth was still expressionless at this moment. He could only lament that he was, after all, the supreme king.
In a corner not far away, Morat chuckled softly. The leader of the Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Department whispered, "It looks like even though that child's performance was very exciting, we still have to use the backup plan. Are you ready?"
Raphael tightened his gloves and said cheerfully, "Even though there were some accidents, it is foolproof."
Koshder smiled and looked at the suzerains, who had different expressions on their faces, and said, "Since the results have been decided, everyone, please put away your guilt!"
"Personally, this is for your family. Publicly," Koshder glanced at Jines, who was gritting her teeth, and Thales, who had a defeated look on his face, in contempt.
"Constellation cannot be ruled by ignorant women and children!"
At this moment, a chilly and mellow young woman's voice came from the far end of the hall!
"Ignorant women and children?"
There was a commotion in the crowd!
The nobles on the balcony turned their heads one after another. After seeing who it was, they started whispering to each other.
"However, I am ignorant."
The chilly female voice seemed to have a magical power that could pass through the crowd.
"And also young and childish."
Thales stuck his head out curiously.
"And it's a woman!"
Under the reprimand of the guards, the crowd parted.
From the crowd, a young girl of about fourteen or fifteen walked out. She had beautiful chestnut-colored hair, and one could still see the tenderness of her pretty face.
At this moment, the young girl's face was cold and stern as she stared intently at the people on the balcony.
She wore a dark black cloak, leather boots with spurs, and a purple and black hunting outfit, which was very eye-catching.
On her left shoulder was a brooch that seemed to have a blood-red crescent moon on it.
But for some reason, Thales felt that the chestnut-haired girl's cold and stern expression seemed to be an act.
The crowd's discussions grew louder.
Many of the suzerains saw the blood-red crescent moon and started whispering to each other, while the dukes frowned without exception.
Behind the chestnut-haired girl were two nobles. One of them was a middle-aged man with flaxen hair and a smile on his face. His clothes were embroidered with a golden sunflower. The other was a middle-aged man with long hair and gloomy eyes. On his sleeves was a three-tailed fish. The fish opened its mouth savagely, and inside it were densely packed sharp teeth.
"But it is I, the ignorant woman and child that you speak of."
The young girl walked up to Koshder, who had a surprised expression on his face. She raised her head arrogantly and looked at the one-eyed man who was a head taller than her in an overbearing manner.
"The ruler of Constellation, Blade Edge Hill!"
The chestnut-haired girl's voice turned cold. "Do you have any objections, Duke Nanchester, whom we are meeting for the first time?"
"You are … Blood Moon, Tabark Family." Koshder stared at her in disbelief. His only eye flickered with uncertainty. "The Duchess of Blade Edge Hill?"
The chestnut-haired girl no longer paid attention to him. Instead, she walked straight up to the king and knelt down on one knee.
"Lyanna Tabark." Kessel sighed. With a nostalgic expression, he extended his right hand.
"The last time I saw you was about twelve years ago. You were only three years old then. I remember Sonia bringing John's body back to Eternal Star. She held you in her arms and tearfully told me that you were the next Duchess of Tabark."
Duchess Lyanna Tabark — the unsmiling young girl kissed the king's ring gently and solemnly said, "Your Majesty, I will never dare to forget your kindness to the Fortress Flower and the late Duke of Star Lake!
"Is this the orphan of the Tabark Family whom the Duke of Star Lake rescued from the hands of the rebel army during the Bloody Year?" Duke Val looked at the determined young girl who was even younger than his own daughter and sighed. "The southwest is far and the journey is arduous. I thought you would not make it in time."
'Is this young girl the orphan of the Tabark Family who was slaughtered by the rebel army of the Six Southwestern Cities during the Bloody Year?'
Val glanced at Kessel and sighed. 'This is really similar to the Jadestar Family.'
"It took some time to gather the vassals. It also took time to gather the soldiers. "Lyanna bowed respectfully to Iron Eagle." Please be rest assured that when the kingdom is in trouble, Tabark will definitely do his best, regardless of the sacrifices, returns, and gains and losses! "
Upon hearing this, some of the counts stole glances at Koshder. The latter snorted softly and turned his head away.
"Our vow is eternal. Even if we are attacked by swords and axes, even if blood is spilled on the ground, the Blood Moon will always stand on the side of the Nine-Pointed Star Family!"
Kessel the Fifth looked at the resolute young girl and nodded slowly. Then, he watched as the two nobles behind her walked forward and knelt down to kiss their rings.
"Seucader, and Kisen," Kessel said steadily, "I hope that the two of you will support each other and cooperate seamlessly in the southwest. I hope that the tragedy of the Bloody Year will not happen again."
"Of course, Your Majesty." Bruce Seucader, who was in the prime of his life, smiled cautiously. "Although the Morning Sun Flower is isolated beyond the sea, it will always be attached to Constellation.
"The piranhas will devour all enemies who harm the Blood Moon and the Nine-Pointed Star, regardless of whether they come from within the kingdom or abroad." Gunther Kisen's gaze was cold as he looked around.
"Oh my, as expected of the Constellation's General Edict!" Fakenhaz's mocking and unpleasant laughter rang out again along with his applause. "The Six Great Clans and the Thirteen Distinguished Families have gathered in the capital!
"This is a sight that has not been seen in twelve years!"
Cyril's shrill laughter continued. "It would be even better if there was no war with Eckstedt … Of course, if there was no war, we would not be here!"
No one paid attention to him. Everyone was calculating the impact that the sudden appearance of the Three Great Clans in Southwest Blade Edge Hill and their stance would have on the situation.
Koshder's expression changed drastically. He looked at Duke Cullen, his eyes full of urgency.
But the old Guardian Duke of the Eastern Sea did not even look at him. He only said with a trembling voice, "Coincidentally, this … Duchess Lyanna …"
But he was quickly interrupted by a girl with a cold expression.
"Cut the nonsense! Grandpa, I'm afraid that if you continue talking, you'll have an asthma attack. "
Duke Cullen choked. He opened his mouth in a daze and did not know how to react.
The castellan of Blade City, the Duchess of Blade Edge Hill, Lyanna Tabark nimbly turned to Thales!
'Huh?'
Thales quickly coughed and put on an amiable smile.
Lyanna's sharp gaze swept up and down. Thales noticed that she had a pair of green eyes.
He could not help but puff out his chest and stand a little straighter. Then, just as he was about to bow …
"Fortunately, you are not too ugly." Lyanna nodded coldly and snorted.
"Just a little skinnier, a little despicable, and a little short."
'A little … despicable?
'And …
'This …'
Thales also stood there in a daze. His hand, which was about to bow, was raised in mid-air before he retracted it resentfully.
He exchanged glances with Duke Cullen, who was in front of him, and saw in each other's eyes that they were in the same boat.
Lyanna turned around and stared firmly at all the nobles. She said loudly, "Regarding whether he can become a prince or not,
"I, Duchess Tabark, vote 'yes'!"
Before everyone could react, Count Seucader and Count Kisen, who were behind her, each took a step forward. One chuckled, and the other scanned the crowd with a ferocious gaze. They spoke in unison.
"Yes!"
Gilbert's hand, which was on Thales' shoulder, unintentionally tightened in his agitation.
But Thales had no time to care.
His heart thumped and started beating again.
'She, agrees?'
There was another uproar in the hall!
Star Plaza began to rumble with noise again.
Duke Cullen sighed.
"Then, eight people are against, seven are in favor, and one abstained.
"And because of the presence of Tabark, Seucader, and the Kisen Family, the nineteen members of the Higher Parliament have gathered together. So, up until now, less than half of the people in favor and against are in favor.
"Only Javier of the Eastern Sea, Count Almond, and an old fatty like me are left."
Koshder clenched his fists and his heart sank.
'Damn it.
'That little bitch who rules Tabark, the upstart Seucader, and the rabid Kisen.
'Are they the spies that the king has prepared?
'Impossible, in such a short time …
'Fortunately, Cullen and the two Eastern Sea families under his influence are still on our "New Star" side … If they vote against, that boy will not have the right to inherit, and we can take our time to think about it …
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