"But it's never been a problem to deal with the King of Dawn. The problem is how to control the order of the Kingdom of Dawn. If the successor in power is still the Moya family or the people who support the royal family, then this operation won't achieve its goal. You should know this very well." Roland looked straight into Andrea's eyes and continued, "Originally, my intervention would have justified this purge, but now, I'm afraid that the three major families will have to step forward."
The reason was simple. Someone had to take over the chaotic political situation in the City of Glow after the fall of Appen Moya. The title of the King of Graycastle and the strength of the First Army were enough to deter all the nobles who were eager to take action. Even if Earl Quinn became the regent, he would be regarded as the spokesman supported by the Wimbledon royal family.
However, in the new plan, the major premise of the intervention of Graycastle was difficult to achieve. The God's Punishment Witches themselves were not political forces, so they could only be classified under the name of the three families. Otherwise, the diplomatic war would become a revenge assassination, which Roland absolutely wanted to avoid.
This plan had both advantages and disadvantages for the Quinn family. The disadvantage was that they would become the target of public criticism, while the advantage was that their prestige would increase exponentially. If he could take this opportunity to control the City of Glow, the representative of the regent would have the opportunity to become the real new King of Dawn. Considering Earl Quinn's ability, the advantages should far outweigh the disadvantages.
Andrea hesitated for a moment and quickly figured out the key point. "But this... the benefits you'll get will be very limited."
"It's better than letting Appen continue to oppose me. At the very least, it can save Otto's life." Roland was noncommittal. "As I said in the meeting, I won't easily give up anyone who has contributed to Graycastle."
"I see... I see." Her expression relaxed, and there was gratitude in her eyes. "Miss Edith was right. You are indeed a benevolent king."
"Um... what?" Roland was slightly stunned. "Edith Kant? What did she say? "
"Well, she said the same thing as you. Before the expedition, she knew that you would definitely lend a helping hand to Sir Otto. In fact, if it weren't for the Pearl of the Northern Region, I'm afraid I wouldn't have made the decision so quickly. "
Was there such a thing?
Roland pretended to be calm and nodded. "If that's the case, I'll write a letter to Earl Quinn. Other than the action steps, it also represents the covenant of Graycastle. Although most people will make the right choice, I want this result to be 100% certain. Therefore, you have to follow the God's Punishment Witches to the City of Glow to ensure that he acts according to my plan. To be honest, I trust you, not your father, Earl Quinn, so I can only let you stay here for a while. Of course, once the problem is solved, you can return to Neverwinter with the witches. "
After letting go of her worries, Andrea regained her aristocratic elegance. She lifted the corner of her skirt and bowed slightly. "Since you've already done this much, I naturally can't refuse anymore. Also, I have a letter for Her Highness Tilly. Please pass it on for me. "
"It's nothing," Roland replied with a smile.
After Andrea left, Nightingale frowned. "What the hell is that guy doing?"
"Are you talking about Edith?" Roland rubbed his chin. "Well... maybe they just talked about it while chatting. After all, both of them attended the decision-making meeting before the expedition. Why, can't she think that I'm a kind person? "
"I don't think she would praise you like this even if you were the best in the world." Nightingale shrugged. "She doesn't seem like a person who would talk about kindness..."
When Roland was about to say something, the guard outside the tent lifted the curtain and reported, "Your Majesty, Lady Edith Kant wants to see you."
"Oh? That's interesting. "
He exchanged a look with Nightingale and then promised, "Let her in."
"Yes!"
The Pearl of the Northern Region walked into the tent and bowed. "Your Majesty, I hope you can change your mind and stop interfering in the Kingdom of Dawn."
Roland frowned. "If you have any ideas, you should have brought them up in the meeting. Now that the decision has been made, if I go back on my word, wouldn't I be treating the order as a child's play?"
"That's why I reported to you alone after the meeting," Edith said slowly. "The plan can be carried out as long as some details are changed. In this way, in the eyes of outsiders, you didn't break your promise, but because of some unexpected factors, the mission couldn't be carried out as scheduled."
Hearing this, Nightingale could not help but show herself. "What on earth are you up to? First, you persuaded Andrea to come to Your Majesty for help, and now you're telling us not to interfere in the affairs of the Kingdom of Dawn. It's hard to believe that there's no conspiracy behind this! "
Most people would feel a little embarrassed or hesitant when their contradictory statements were exposed, but Edith was not moved at all, as if she had already expected this scene. "Because the situation has changed," she said frankly. "You can tell lies, right? Then you should be able to tell that everything I said is true. "
"Tell me your reason." Roland's interest was piqued.
"The unstoppable attack from both sides will let the whole Kingdom of Dawn know your name. Even if Earl Quinn is the regent, the civilians will know who the real master behind the scenes is. When the demons' threat weakens, you can slowly influence the policy of the Kingdom of Dawn and even turn it into your fief. Under the powerful constraints of the First Army, you only need to spare a small part of your energy to achieve this. But now, this foundation is gone. "
"The invasion of Graycastle's army and Earl Quinn's coup are essentially two different things. The latter will only greatly increase the Earl's prestige. Whether the other nobles are deterred, subdued, or secretly opposed, it has nothing to do with you."
"And then you just let Appen Moya and Graycastle become enemies?" Nightingale questioned.
"Even if His Majesty doesn't do anything, it will be very difficult for him to keep the throne. At least, he won't be able to call on his vassals to work for him. After the battle of the old Holy City, Appen no longer has enough power and prestige to rule the kingdom. The Kingdom of Dawn will soon be in chaos." Edith's tone was as if she was stating a fact. "In this chaos, Earl Quinn may still rise to the throne, but his influence will not spread throughout the kingdom. If he's lucky enough, Otto Luoxi can survive. Even if he doesn't, Andrea won't blame it on you because it's not your fault, Your Majesty," she emphasized.
Andrea had considered this step, which was why she had hesitated to remind Roland that "the benefits you will get will be very limited".
Roland was also clear about this. Compared with these gains and losses, he preferred a more stable ally. Even if Earl Quinn would not wholeheartedly support him at the beginning, the Battle of Divine Will would eliminate all the barriers between human beings. In the face of this enemy who would determine the fate of the civilization, the most important thing was to unite against the enemy.
The Pearl of the Northern Region should not have missed this point. In his impression, Edith was by no means a short-sighted person.
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