Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 903 Wyatt's Judgment
"What did he use to make that judgment?" Brutus blurted out. "Obvious evidence, or his analytical judgment?"

David hesitated with a strange expression, pondered for a few seconds, and then replied, "A very reasonable analysis."

"Then we're doomed?!" The usually composed Edwards heir broke down in a rare display of defensiveness. "His analyses were all logical and well-founded, yet the conclusions were all wrong?"

David lowered his head, unsure how to respond.

It was rare for his father to speak so bluntly... However, since it concerned Uncle Wyatt, it was inevitable that he would break down.

Seeing his father's expression begin to contort, David suddenly realized that there was nothing to worry about in having to face the great scholar Yuri, who was sure to spew out truth-telling potions.

He said tremblingly, "The messenger who delivered the message to the scholar Yuri said that he did not come on behalf of the king, so he only needs to be treated like Duke Schröder."

Brutus nodded absently... This approach was very much in line with Yuri's personality.

Even if his purpose in coming to the Edwards family was not to help them solve their problems, the scholar would certainly have lent a hand.

After all, even if Yuri does not travel in His Majesty the King's name, he is still the supreme mage who controls the palace's magic array.

Arslan hadn't felt anything special before because the archmage had held the title of prince for a long time.

For him, however, the title, which was merely a title of honor and held no real power, was nothing compared to his beloved identity as a mage.

Yuri is the first person without royal blood to hold the reins of the royal family.

In this respect, he is no different from Al-Saran.

The nobles, of course, would also present him with the etiquette befitting a prince.

Therefore, when the Yuri scholars arrived, the Marquis of Edwards would naturally come out to greet them in person.

Brutus doesn't deserve that title.

However, since Yuri had given prior instructions, we naturally had to follow his orders.

No matter how confident the Schröder family was, they wouldn't dare to make a fuss about Edwards's treatment of their duke... If they dared to place Duke Schröder above Yuri, Leon could make the Schröder family disappear as a matter of course.

Neither the Lord of Storms nor the Church of Storms will utter a word about this.

No matter what games the Storm Nobles are up to, at least the Edwards family has managed to extricate themselves from the situation.

After that, all you need to do is avoid turning their banquet hall into a killing field.

Brutus knew very well that once the Yuri scholars arrived, the smart ones would start saying goodbye to their fathers.

He believed his father wouldn't be foolish enough to repeatedly invite the other party to stay and watch the show.

He waved to David, who seemed lost in thought, and told him to hurry up and stand guard at the main gate... They said they'd be there in half an hour, so you went to wait a few minutes early?

What are you thinking?

Such a powerful figure who came to the rescue and gave the Edwards family such a great deal of face deserves to be shown proper respect and deference.

Upon receiving the news, they should rush to the door to greet the person who sent the message.

As for what trouble his brother might cause... Brutus groaned softly... as long as the person he had his eye on wasn't some big shot from another church who was just there to watch the show.

Even if it's just a mid-level Darkmoon, it won't cause much of a problem.

It's all plausible.

but……

Brutus felt a dull ache in his ribs... his brother was just too good.

Wyatt can find all sorts of subtle clues and notice things that most people can't see, but that's about it.

He always manages to find the least likely outcome among the most reasonable ones, and he firmly believes in it.

You can listen to his analysis, but don't make any judgments.

His Majesty Leon was well aware of this weakness, so even though Wyatt was considered one of the best among his peers, he did not dare to let him take charge on his own.

As the head of the garrison squadron, Wyatt usually didn't need to find a clue to the right path amidst the complexities; he simply had to follow the established procedures.

But if he really needs to investigate something personally, the academic staff in the security system will inevitably have to be mobilized as well... With them there, Wyatt only needs to provide clues, not results.

The reason their family so readily and unanimously decided to board His Majesty Leon's ship was because they recognized his ability to judge character and his extremely restrained personality.

After all, the current commander of the garrison, although not the mastermind behind the slander of Leon, nor the accomplice who remained unusually silent when he should have testified, could not completely absolve himself of responsibility.

As a former squadron leader, he was at least aware of the situation.

I did nothing, just watched it all happen.

The nobles have always held a cynical and sarcastic attitude towards the infighting within the royal family. They all pretended not to know what was going on and watched the little prince struggle painfully.

This isn't anything too outrageous; even the royal family watches with a smile as they torment themselves!

However, it's hard to say whether the person involved will be so open-minded.

Even His Majesty Travis only gradually adapted to power after ten years in office. And Leon, he's probably even less capable than His Majesty Travis… he was only a few years old when he was forced to leave the palace!

What can you see?
However, if His Majesty Leon were to seize power and then begin a grand purge of the nobles who had previously stood by indifferently to his plight or even secretly mocked him, handing over all positions to trusted family members... then the Edwards family would not dare to so easily offer their loyalty with their entire family's resources.

After all, His Majesty the King can make mistakes.

But those subordinates who took the blame really didn't have a good time.

The reason Edwards was able to rise from the brink of ruin to where he is today is because the gap left by His Majesty Travis's constant struggles with the great nobles over the years was enough for Marquis Edwards to use his methods.

However, every gap large enough for a family like a marquis to pass through meant the downfall of several families.

Edwards also went down this path; they no longer dared to place themselves on the altar.

Even now, when they're at the gambling table, they're playing the card with the lowest odds.

They have witnessed the truth of "a little gambling is fun, but excessive gambling is harmful" through their own past experiences.

The past is irreversible, and all that remains is heartache. Who would dare to risk their future on such a gamble?
Even this small gambling table was created because of His Majesty the King's invitation.

Although they loved Wyatt dearly and were willing to sit at this table with their youngest son, which seemed like a good opportunity to recoup their investment... if His Majesty Leon made Wyatt the Commander of the Guard, the only thing the Edwards family could do was send their eldest son and grandson back to their territory.

The position of commander of the garrison may seem high, but a level 15 Grand Knight from a marquis family is fully qualified to take it on.

The only downside is that he has neither experience nor qualifications, and he's even a bit slow on the uptake.

A leader with flawed judgment will never be able to win the support of the people.

Wyatt is beyond saving, and as his father, he has to stay by his side and walk with him through it all.

But not within the family.

Fortunately, His Majesty Leon truly understands the meaning of restraint... His personality is completely unlike His Majesty Travis.

Although Wyatt was also an airborne squadron leader, in many ways he was a high-ranking but low-level officer.

Even those whose career advancement he had blocked couldn't say a word.

In addition, that squadron was on duty outside the palace that day.

After letting so many assassins in, even if they are just powerless, they will no longer be qualified to stay in the guard force.

And among them, there are indeed quite a few fools who have followed their families down a dark path.

Those unfortunate souls who were implicated and purged from the guard couldn't possibly hate Wyatt.

Their former colleagues are their greatest enemies.

Everything was fine at first.

Even Yuri's unexpected visit is not entirely incomprehensible.

This great scholar, always sharp-witted and perceptive, must already know that the Storm Nobles are planning to cause trouble at the first grand noble banquet after Leon's ascension to the throne.

While they betrayed the Edwards family, they also showed no respect for His Majesty Leon.

Because Edwards was among the first group of nobles to pledge allegiance to His Majesty Leon and be accepted by him, His Majesty would protect them until they made a mistake.

This is the most basic reward for a discerning and intelligent person.

Therefore, no matter how much dissatisfaction the nobles had with the Edwards family, they would not show it so early on.

Everyone knows whose face that is being slapped in the face.

When it is discovered that the Edwards family is likely to be unable to withstand this turmoil, Yuri's personal visit is actually the greatest support for the Edwards family.

This woman... it's no wonder the children sometimes murmur about her; she truly is a virtuous and capable wife.

She practically took on all the responsibilities of His Majesty Leon's wife, children, brothers, and sisters.

However, Brutus had a vague feeling that the children's wild thoughts were subtly influenced by the indulgence of the royal family.

That wasn't dissatisfaction with Yuri, but rather a desperate attempt to protect him.

Those who truly understand the situation, especially the nobles, can't help but wonder how powerful someone must be to take on the responsibilities of so many people and even manage the royal palace's magic array with ease.

He was one of the strongest supporters of the Leon dynasty.

However, conversely, it could also be said that he was the most terrifying weakness of this emerging dynasty, which was clearly heading towards prosperity.

Yuri is strong in everything, except for his strength.

Even though Leon trusted him so much, and even though Leon's Tiger Blade was almost at his beck and call, powerful people always have that illusion that 'he will die as long as I make a move.'

Even though Yuri's protection was extremely strong, and even though he himself was a very perceptive person who never let go of protective magic, for Yuri, as long as he succeeded even once, it would be the end.

(End of this chapter)