After the funeral, everyone left the Cathedral of Holy Light one after another.
It was very quiet throughout the entire journey. No one talked as if they were immersed in the grief caused by the death of Governor Lethom.
However, Colin felt that everyone should be digesting the shocking news that Prince Lethom was the murderer and the possible impact of his conviction.
There was no doubt that the political scene of the Empire would undergo earth-shaking changes.
Emperor Reinhardt would also be in charge of the Empire. Many of the nobles and high-ranking officials were already thinking about which side to take in the future.
There were also a few people who felt that there were still many strange things about this murder case.
However, there was irrefutable evidence. Prince Lethom could not be exonerated just by saying that he did not kill Lethom.
Colin knew that the Empress had already determined that Prince Lethom was the murderer before she dissected Lethom's body. This was definitely not a speculation based on the motive of the murder. She knew the real cause of Lethom's death.
Therefore, Colin was sure that this was a premeditated framing.
However, he could not figure out how the Empress did it. What was the matter with the sword wound on Lethom's heart?
After everyone left, Colin and Vera also walked out of the cathedral.
As soon as Colin stepped out of the cathedral, he saw a gorgeous carriage parked at the entrance. He seemed to have some guesses in his heart when he saw the bright flame emblem on the side of the carriage.
Sure enough, a knight of the San Lorenzo family walked over and bowed. "Miss Vera, Viscount Angley, His Majesty invites you in."
"Okay."
Colin held Vera's hand and boarded the carriage.
The interior of the carriage was very spacious and luxuriously decorated. There was a layer of cashmere carpet and a soft couch in the middle. Emperor Reinhardt was leaning on it and Empress Medella was sitting next to him. She was smiling as she looked at the two people who walked in.
There were benches on both sides of the carriage. Prince Harrison and Princess Judy were sitting on the benches on the right.
Vera and Colin quickly stepped forward to greet them.
Emperor Reinhardt pointed to the bench on the left and said with a smile, "You two don't have to be shy. Take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Vera, how long has it been since we last met?"
"Your Majesty, it should be almost 15 years."
"Hehe, is that so?" Emperor Reinhardt recalled. "The last time I saw you, you were still a babbling little girl running around. I didn't expect you to grow so big in the blink of an eye!"
"And she's already married." "It's just that your wedding was so rushed that we didn't even have time to prepare a gift," Empress Mydella said with a smile.
"Aunt, you're too polite. At that time … the situation at the Northern Frontier was too complicated, so the wedding was rushed. It was our fault. "
"I don't mean to blame you. However, it's not too late to make up for the gift now. "Empress Medella said with a smile, then gently knocked twice on the side wall.
The door opened again, and a middle-aged knight with a serious expression walked in. He knelt on one knee and saluted the Emperor and Empress.
Empress Medella pointed at the knight and said to Vera, "This is my gift to you."
Before Vera could understand what she meant, Empress Medella said to the knight, "Knight Fermi, I order you to pledge your loyalty to Miss Vera."
"Yes!" Knight Fermi responded without hesitation. He then turned to Vera and knelt on one knee. He pulled out his sword from his waist and raised it above his head.
"I, Fermi Stone, pledge my unparalleled loyalty to the great golden lion, Vera St. Hilde!
As long as I live, your will will be my goal, and where your sword points will be where I will go!
I swear in the name of the ancestors of the Stone family that I will always be loyal to you! "
Vera hesitated for a moment, but she still took the sword and tapped it on Knight Fermi's shoulder. "I accept your loyalty."
Empress Medella explained, "Knight Fermi was the dowry that the House of Saint Hilde prepared for me when I married into the royal family. Now that I am returning him to the House of Saint Hilde, it can be considered as a form of inheritance.
In addition, I am also thinking about Knight Fermi. He was originally a knight of the Northern Frontier, and now that he has returned to his hometown, he will definitely be able to make a name for himself. It is better than following me around as a captain of the guards. "
"Aunt, please rest assured that I will make sure that Knight Fermi is properly settled. I will not let his talent go to waste."
"Actually, I have a suggestion on how to settle Knight Fermi."
"Aunt, please tell me."
"Before accompanying me to Imperial Dragon City, Knight Fermi was already the deputy commander of the Golden Lion Legion. After so many years, he has always wanted to return to the army. Therefore, I hope that you can give him such a chance."
"Okay, I will arrange for Knight Fermi to be transferred to the Golden Lion Legion as the deputy commander."
"I heard that the former commander of the Golden Lion Legion, Knight Nelson, has died in battle." Emperor Reinhardt suddenly asked.
"Yes." Vera hesitated for a moment, but she did not reveal the true cause of Knight Nelson's death.
When Colin heard this, he suddenly raised his head. He had a bad premonition in his heart.
Sure enough, Emperor Reinhardt's next sentence made him clench his fists tightly. "Since Knight Nelson has unfortunately died in battle, then let Knight Fermi take over the Golden Lion Legion. I believe that he has the ability to lead this army well. "
Vera frowned and hesitated before saying, "But, Your Majesty, I have already appointed Knight Campbell as the commander of the Golden Lion Legion …"
Emperor Reinhardt smiled and said, "Is that so? But I remember that only the Dukes Of The North are qualified to appoint the commander of the Golden Lion Legion, right? "
Vera was at a loss for words. She had no choice but to look at Colin with a pleading look in her eyes.
Colin sighed in his heart. He understood that this was the Emperor's condition.
If Vera wanted to inherit the position of the Dukes Of The North, then she would have to appoint Knight Fermi as the commander of the Golden Lion Legion.
Needless to say, Knight Fermi was definitely a chess piece that the Royal Family had placed in the Northern Frontier.
If he became the commander of the Golden Lion Legion, then it would be hard to say who the army would listen to in the future.
Hehe, this gift from the Empress is really a gift with a heavy heart!
However, Colin was also very clear that he could not refuse this condition.
Last night, Empress Medella had just said that Vera was not the only one who could become the ruler of the Northern Frontier.
This was especially true now that Prince Lacy had just been driven away, and Emperor Reinhardt had taken over all the power. Under such circumstances, if Vera wanted to inherit the position of the Dukes Of The North, she would have to obey the Emperor's will.
Therefore, he had no choice but to nod his head slightly and give Vera an affirmative look, indicating that she should agree to it first.
Vera nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty! You are right. I am indeed not qualified to appoint the commander of the Golden Lion Legion. Therefore, Knight Cambenin is only the temporary commander of the Golden Lion Legion.
Since Knight Fermi is about to return to the Northern Frontier, I also think that it would be more appropriate for him to be the commander of the Golden Lion Legion. "
Emperor Reinhardt revealed a satisfied smile and returned the favor by saying, "I heard that your father left a will before he died and appointed you as his first successor?"
"Yes."
"Well, since that is the case, you can send the will to the Senate. When they have no objections, I will confer the title on you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Colin heaved a sigh of relief. After so long, Vera was finally going to become the Dukes Of The North.
At this time, Emperor Reinhardt's eyes turned to Colin.
"Are you Viscount Angley?"
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