Throne of Magical Arcana

Ketonia raised her head and saw Natasha standing against the light, with her back straight, showing power without anger, making people subconsciously ignore her gender and beauty.

His eyes narrowed slightly. Even though he didn't take the initiative to exude majesty, the centuries-old epic knight's prestige still filled him with oppressive force. Duke James, who was protecting Natasha next to him, couldn't help rolling his eyes and avoiding him. He stared at him, but Natasha looked at him firmly without hesitation.

After being silent for more than ten seconds, Ketonia said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, your handling is very good. I agree very much. Anyone who dares to violate the basic order of the nobility must be severely punished, but I hope that you, Your Majesty, will let me solve it myself. York, I don't want him to disgrace the family by hanging on the gallows."

"This is an understandable thought." The expression on Natasha's face softened a little, no less than the exhaustion from a fierce battle with a sky knight of the same level rose from her body, "Also, I want the epic knight The rotation is advanced, after all, I have just been crowned, and I need to get acquainted with both Your Excellencies, I hope that Your Excellency Ketonia can hand over to Your Excellency Winston as soon as possible."

Ketonia understands that this is a condition of exchange, and he also knows that Natasha will not trust him in a short time if this kind of thing happens. If she doesn't do this, he will suspect that she is hiding another conspiracy, so He nodded and said, "After I escorted you back to the Nexus Palace, Your Majesty, I will exchange it with Winston to guard several territories in different dimensions. I will not disappoint Your Majesty, your entrustment."

"Your Excellency, you are the epic hero who created the kingdom. I have full confidence in you." Natasha encouraged and comforted her, "I will leave the matter of the Duke of York to you, and you will decide on the specific heir."

Ketonia pressed her chest with her left hand and bowed deeply: "Thanks to Your Majesty the Queen for your trust, I will escort you back to Nekser Palace first."

With the arrival of the Heart of Time, the "powerless kiss" of Camille, Russell and others was quickly resolved, and Ketonia also "smoothly" found the evidence from "Primas", and through the comparison of blood , which strongly proves that he is the fifth-ranked "Angel of the Damned" among the Night's Watch.

After returning to Nexor Palace, Natasha ordered James and the others: "Duke James, please go and invite Duke Sorenfell, and at the same time block the news, and hold a meeting of the House of Lords in an hour. Duke Russell, please beware of Barra Earl Dee flees, and checks to see if York is really dead."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Queen." Duke James and others replied sincerely. An outstanding knight is always admirable, and Natasha was the only one who had the ability and slight hope to break through the defense of the magic circle and escape, but she But stayed to block the enemy head-on.

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Nexor Palace, inside the House of Nobles.

Earl Balady walked in together with Duke Russell with a livid face. Facing the warm greetings of a pro-church nobleman, he just nodded slightly in response, losing his previous calm and elegant demeanor.

"Russell, can you tell me why Her Majesty the Queen summoned the noble councilors? I remember that the one-month period of mourning has not yet passed. Is she going to destroy her promise?" Earl Balady said to the side who had been smiling like a blond artistic youth Duke Russell said.

He knew that Natasha would go to James' private estate today, and he also knew that David and Gwell would do something, so when he heard that Natasha was going to convene the noble council, he had a bad feeling in his heart, but Duke Russell said An eighth-level sky knight came directly to invite him, and he never left. Even if he wanted to dodge himself or run away in a panic, he couldn't do it, so he could only follow anxiously.

He kept telling himself that nothing would happen, he just made hints, channeled the resentment in David's heart, and introduced Gewell to him. He never directly instigated him to assassinate Her Majesty the Queen. The two people I introduced at the banquet became the murderers, so I will be charged with the crime, right?

Seeing Duke Rex's gaze shifted, Russell realized that he had fulfilled his responsibility, and left Earl Balady with a smile, returning to his seat.

"How did you come here with Russell? Do you know why Her Majesty called the meeting? This violated a month's promise." Rex also had a feeling that something was wrong, as if something bad had happened.

Earl Balady shook his head: "I don't know, where is York?"

Duke Rex frowned: "I didn't see it, isn't he always the first to arrive? Could it be that something happened to him? His Excellency Naktonia's anger will burn everything down."

As long as there is a meeting of the House of Lords, the Duke of York always arrives early to meet the "Heart of Time".

Hearing that York hadn't come, Earl Balady's face became even worse, but he also had a plan to save himself.

Due to the temporary convening, many aristocratic councilors who were not in Rentat and were not very strong did not have time to catch up, and only about two-thirds of the people arrived.

Sensing that Natasha had arrived at the door, Rex left his seat, walked to the half-height platform in front, picked up the gavel, and knocked heavily.

After the crisp sound, the hall of the House was silent.

"Your Majesty, please." Rex fluttered his black cloak as he turned around.

Natasha was wearing a black court dress, her long purple hair was tied casually, and she walked in slowly through the gate, followed by Camille and a group of knights.

As soon as they entered the hall, the team of knights separated left and right to "guard" the seats in the circular conference hall.

The leader was a calm blond man. Earl Balady recognized that this was John, the deputy head of the small knight order that Queen Natasha brought from Alto. The Knights of the Sword of Truth, Knights of Judgment, and Knights of the Holy Cross who have been loyal to the queen for a long time, among them, there are fifteen people of the rank of great knights, and more than fifty people of the knight level, plus Camille, this is more than a medium-sized knight The group is much stronger.

The nobles, who didn't understand what happened, whispered, and this posture indicated that the rest would not be peaceful.

At the same time, they were also shocked. In less than a month, Her Majesty had won the loyalty of so many great knights and knights, and extended her hand into the three major knight orders. Moreover, the Knights of the Sword of Truth have always been exclusive to the royal family. In line with Natasha's small adjustments during this period, loyalty is more reliable.

This shows that she already has the basic strength to protect her throne.

Crack, Natasha tapped the gavel, quieting the parliament hall that was buzzing like hundreds of flies.

Then she looked around the hall expressionlessly, and said "hidden anger":

"This morning, I suffered an assassination."

"What?" The nobles suddenly became overwhelmed. Assassination of their own lords is taboo in itself, and it happened less than a month after the coronation of Her Majesty the Queen. This is simply a challenge to the order of the nobility!

Rex was stunned for a moment, thinking of York's absence, thinking of Balady's ecstasy, and thinking of the insinuations in their words, a burst of anger suddenly ignited in his heart, and he glared at Earl Balady angrily. Idiots, I hope you don't even have a plan to silence your mouth! If evidence is found, then die!

At this time, Earl Balady calmed down instead, turning a blind eye to Duke Rex's gaze, and thinking about how to minimize the charges.

Natasha tapped the gavel again, and then said: "The one who assassinated me was Earl David and the fifth-ranked 'Angel of the Damned' in the Night's Watch. Duke James, Duke Russell, and Earl Haysong can testify to this." Angel of the Damned ', His Excellency San Sard can testify."

The hall became quiet again, and the nobles couldn't understand why David, who was pro-magic council, got involved with the night watchman for a while, but they soon came to their senses and wanted to harm people!

"The night watchman dared to assassinate Her Majesty, the church is getting more and more over the top."

"I think this kind of behavior must be suppressed, otherwise it will be our turn at some point."

"Clamp? How many similar things have happened in the past. Every time the church expresses its apology, it forgets the lesson. Maybe our balancing strategy is a mistake!"

The nobles discussed angrily, which was not the same as Natasha's expected reaction. Originally, the church could not recognize Gewell's identity in this matter, but who called the Cardinal of the Diocese of Holm Sard.

"Your Majesty, we must severely punish this kind of behavior, hang David, burn Gewell to death, and ask the church to give corresponding compensation!" Whether it is pro-church faction or pro-magic parliament faction, aristocratic councilors published Similar views.

Natasha nodded: "They will get a fair trial. Today's meeting was held because Earl David confessed that he was also ordered by someone. It was Earl Balady who ordered him, and the Duke of York was also involved. in."

The uproar stopped again. Except for those who had known for a long time, the nobles all showed surprise. The Duke of York and the Earl of Ballardy were both great nobles, leaders of the pro-church faction, and important figures in the House. Entering this matter is bound to cause great shock, and behind the Duke of York is His Excellency "Heart of Time".

Thinking of this, they all looked at Earl Balady who was sitting quietly, praying that nothing would really happen, the kingdom could not withstand civil war.

Rex glared at Ballardi angrily, an idiot who acted without authorization!

Earl Balady stood up slowly: "Your Majesty, I deny the accusation against me, and I want to confront David. I never instigated or hinted at him to assassinate you. Good thoughts are beyond my control, and the Duke of York is as innocent about this, you can ask him."

He tied himself with York, trying to use the majesty of the "Heart of Time" to minimize his charges, and indeed did not leave evidence of abetting.

"I have already sent someone to invite the Duke of York." Natasha said calmly, making Earl Balady a little uneasy, and urged her even more: "Please, Your Majesty, let David confront me in front of all the noble councilors."

Natasha waved her hand, and a knight walked in, pressing David who was covered by the restraint bracelet.

"Hahaha, ElBaradei, do you still want to deny it? It was you who lured me to think in the direction of resentment, and it was you and York who instigated me to assassinate the Queen." David laughed without fear of making a big fuss.

Earl Balady smiled slightly, he was crazy, as long as he involved York more deeply, the more hope he would get away with: "Please tell everyone, how did we instigate and confuse you?"

David froze for a moment, really couldn't think of powerful words, so he made up a few sentences based on the previous statement.

ElBaradei raised his voice: "Your Majesty, he is lying. We have never said such a thing. I ask the clergy to test him!"

He believes that he has not said anything that can be caught, he is very confident in himself!

Looking at Natasha sincerely, Earl Balady said: "Her Majesty, please repeat the process of lie detection and obtaining testimony. I am very angry at David's framing."

There was a smile on the corner of his mouth.

At this time, a knight came in again from outside the gate, knelt on one knee and said: "Your Majesty, the Duke of York committed suicide in fear of crime. Here is his confession, which made a detailed confession of Earl Balady's mastermind."

With a buzzing sound, the hall became noisy, which was a change they hadn't expected at all.

What? York committed suicide in fear of crime?

What about Your Excellency Heart of Time?

How could he repent?

Earl Balady's legs were weak, and he slumped on the seat. His brain was full of noise, he couldn't hear any sound, and his vision was completely blurred.

It shouldn't be like this, it shouldn't be like this!

Natasha knocked on the gavel and announced calmly: "The evidence is conclusive. Earl Balady was convicted and sentenced to hang, deprived of his title, and regained his territory..."

The nobles listened to Natasha's sentence in a daze:

"...The territory will be divided into five pieces, the largest of which will be returned to the royal family, and the remaining four pieces will be given to the Duke of James, Duke of Russell, Earl of Haythorne, and Countess of Camille in recognition of their successful prevention of the assassination..."

"...All the members of the Baladi family were deprived of their titles, and the immediate members were exiled to the North..."

"The Duke of York repented before his death, and he was not the mastermind, and he did not trace the family..."

The cold female voice kept ringing, and the nobles were sweating profusely. This is a real nobleman, and this is a great nobleman with an epic knight behind him.

In the past, Natasha in their eyes was just a talented seventh-level knight, a lady with excellent appearance and rare, and a synonym for rootless royal power from a foreign country. With the downfall of the great nobles and her control of the Knights, Natasha in their hearts has truly transformed into the majestic and oppressive Queen!

Rex looked at Baladi's breakdown, and shook his head slightly. Since he dared to call this meeting, it means that the private exchange and compromise have been completed long ago, and your fate has long been doomed, and even if you argue again, When David repeats those words with agitation meaning, the discerning nobles will see that something is wrong, which is why the Heart of Time has to compromise in private. At that time, as long as the clergy or neutral nobles treat you Lie detection and torture will get the most powerful evidence, and maybe others will be implicated.

But he also understands ElBaradei's dying mood.

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After Lucien returned to Allinge, he was immediately approached by his teacher Fernando.

"Considering your ability to provoke danger, I decided to negotiate with Douglas and ask him to exchange for the improved 'life hiding technique'. You should first consider which part of your body you don't want." Thinking of the overall changes in the coming year, Fernando said bluntly .

Lucien looked at himself, the fingers on his left hand were definitely not good, the "Hiding Life Technique" would lose its effect, and one less finger on his right hand would affect his spell-casting gestures and ability to play the piano, so he said, "The little finger on the left foot."

Then, Lucien thought of a key question: "Teacher, am I paying for it myself?"

"Should I help you out?" Fernando said angrily. Just getting the "Pale Hand" to agree to take out this ritual spell would require another exchange.

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