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Chapter 32 The Final Plan to Overthrow the Twin Queens

"Assassination?"

At night, Fremont, along with Chen Qi and Gertrude's small decision-making circle, gathered in a room on the top floor of the tower.

When the old lich Fremont heard that the Twin Queens were going to resort to such a despicable tactic to eliminate Chen Qi, he rarely showed an expression of disbelief.

But Fremont quickly composed himself and said with a rather sarcastic expression:

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that even man-made creations would turn into ruthless monsters once they sit in that position?"

"It seems that not only the Demon King of Sarkaz, but also the thrones of various countries possess this kind of magic."

"Hmph, I really don't understand what's so good about that godforsaken location?"

"Brothers, sisters, fathers and sons... they all fought tooth and nail for that position, driven to the brink of madness!"

Fremont's expression of utter disgust was one of utter disappointment.

Clearly, his excitement was not solely due to his disappointment with the Gemini Queens.

It was also because he was reminded of the current situation of the Sarkaz.

The differences between the two leaders, Theresis and Theresia, are growing, but the Sarkaz do not have the capacity to simultaneously pursue two completely different paths.

Only by uniting as one can the Sarkaz rebuild their homeland and rise again.

The differences between the brother and sister almost destined that only one of them could lead the Sarkaz clan.

Fremont worried...would the brother and sister also be corrupted by the immense lust for power that led all the Sarkaz?

Even, killing each other?

No, absolutely not.

Fremont understood all too well how devastating such an event would be for the already precarious Sarkaz clan.

This foreshadows that the Sarkaz will not only lose an excellent leader.

This could even lead to an endless civil war!

Fremont knew that his time was running out.

He must quickly assist this young man in exploring a successful path that can lead the Sarkaz to revival.

If it gets too late, the fate of the Sarkaz clan will be hard to predict.

"However, I am quite curious."

However, although Fremont was anxious inside, he remained outwardly calm, not letting anyone see the purpose hidden in his heart.

He then turned his teasing tone to Gertrude and abruptly asked:

"Those two fools used the Regent's position as bait, and you didn't even take the bait?"

"This isn't like you at all, you little wolf cub. You've actually grown a brain?"

"Shut up, old man, or I'll kill you."

However, Gertrude, who would lose her composure when facing Chen Qi, was not so good-natured when facing Fremont.

Gertrude brandished the small knife she was using to peel an apple, made a threatening gesture towards Fremont, and then spoke sarcastically:

"Also, don't treat me like a fool. Even the Gemini Queens have to be able to fool themselves with such lies."

"Regent? How could I not know how Qi obtained this position?"

"He has the ability to lead Letania, which is why he has this position, not the other way around."

"Moreover, if I assist the two empresses in successfully assassinating Qi."

"Then how can I guarantee that those two empresses won't try to assassinate me like they did with Qi?"

"Betrayal is something that, once it happens, will happen again. I can't trust these two empresses."

As she spoke, Gertrude finally finished peeling an apple, handed it to Chen Qi, and then retorted to Fremont in a sarcastic tone:
"To be honest, I'm starting to doubt you, old man."

"According to you, the Gemini Queens were created using your knowledge, right?"

"How can you be a reliable person, capable of creating such capricious and brainless beings as them?"

"Hmph, they've been on the throne for too long and think everything is a given, but it has nothing to do with me."

"I've never been an emperor, so I can't teach them."

Gertrude's words nearly made Fremont so angry he almost blew his beard out.

But he had to admit that this time, even he himself looked down on the methods he used to create things.

Knowing that continuing the argument with Gertrude would be pointless, Fremont finally turned his gaze to Chen Qi and asked in a cold voice:

"So, kid, now that you know they're going to harm you, you must have already come up with some crooked ideas to use this scheme against you, right?"

"Yes."

Chen Qi, munching on an apple, responded to Fremont with his usual calm smile.

"Since our Queen wishes to take my life..."

"Then I will retaliate with the same tactic, making them experience a complete and utter defeat, as if their lives have been taken away."

"I intend to preside over a council of nobles in my capacity as regent."

"In this council meeting, I will discuss with all the nobles of Letania, above the rank of count, the future national policy reforms for Letania."

"...Do you want the Twin Queens to choose the council as the location for your assassination?"

The two quickly understood what Chen Qi meant.

Chen Qi is now the regent recognized by the Gemini Queens, and in terms of status and authority, he is comparable to the Gemini Queens.

Moreover, the Gemini Queen's deliberate concession this time was mainly aimed at lulling Chen Qi into a false sense of security.

But for the nobles, they would only arrive at the same conclusion as Chen Qi's first reaction—

The Gemini Empresses are no longer able to control Chen Qi.

Given this overall situation, if the nobles still can't see who will ultimately hold power in Letania, then they truly don't deserve their positions.

Therefore, the noble forces will definitely turn completely to Chen Qi's side.

And everything in this parliament that will change Letania's future national policy will be passed with almost no obstacles!

This is a situation that the Gemini Queen absolutely cannot tolerate.

After all, once national policy changes, how much national strength would be wasted trying to reverse it? The Gemini Empresses knew this all too well.

Therefore, they will definitely make the only opportunity for assassination on the day the parliament is convened!
"Moreover, I think they must be very aware of how risky this assassination was."

Based on his understanding of the Gemini Queens, Chen Qi almost put himself in their shoes and considered the issue from their perspective, boldly guessing:

“Once the people of Letania learn of their despicable behavior, even if I die, their prestige will plummet.”

"Therefore, they would never use their own 'Queen's Voice' people to assassinate me."

"Then, the person who could assassinate me can only be someone within our ranks... someone who deeply hates me."

As he spoke, Chen Qi also cast a teasing glance at Gertrude, who seemed to realize something and whose expression was slightly unnatural.

“Gertrude, I remember I ordered you to use every means possible to win over as many nobles as possible, right?”

"I think there must be quite a few nobles among them who have been threatened by you and hate me very much."

"I'll arrest all the suspicious individuals right now!"

Realizing this, Gertrude rose almost without hesitation, gritting her teeth as she prepared to launch her massive purge.

Fortunately, before Gertrude could make a move, Chen Qi called out to her in time.

“No, I didn’t mean to blame you, Gertrude.”

"In fact, I need to take advantage of this to overthrow the rule of the Twin Queens in one fell swoop." "They also understand that an assassination can only be carried out once. If it fails, then who the person who assassinated me belongs to will be entirely up to me to say, and they will be unable to defend themselves."

"And to ensure the assassination would succeed, they would definitely design a trap that I could not escape."

"Where do you think this trap might be located?"

Faced with the question posed by Chen Qi, Gertrude and Fremont exchanged glances for a moment, and then immediately thought of a place in unison.

"The Council of Nobles!"

"Qi, are you saying they want to assassinate you in the council of nobles?"

"It's not just assassination."

Chen Qi gave a rather mocking smile, seemingly laughing at the Twin Queens for being willing to go to such lengths just so that he, a "remnant of the Witch King," would no longer control Letania.

"They'll probably see the entire parliament as a trap to assassinate me."

"They might have planted Originium bombs all over the council, or doused it with oil, to make sure I don't escape?"

"In that case, let's grant their wish!"

As he spoke, Chen Qi took out a pre-prepared form from his pocket and handed it to Gertrude.

“Gertrude, have your men deliver this form to the Gemini Queen.”

"This is……"

"—My schedule for the day of the Noble Council," Chen Qi replied calmly.
"Since the Gemini Queen wants to find an opportunity to assassinate me, then I will give her the perfect opportunity."

"According to the schedule, I, who will be presiding over this meeting, will arrive at the parliament building an hour in advance. At that time, I will not have any guards with me."

"And on that day, the person in charge of security checks for every noble was you, Gertrude."

Chen Qi's gaze toward Gertrude held a newfound seriousness.

Chen Qi, whose opinion of Gertrude had changed because of Viviana, decided to test his judgment now!

"Not only that, I also want you to personally let that assassin in for me."

"Only in this way can we lull the Gemini Queens, who must be secretly observing all of this, into believing that you have truly betrayed me."

"This way, the twin queens will become complacent, and we will give them no time to call for backup, let alone escape from Letania."

"Then, I, who have risked everything to achieve victory, will lead the millions of Leitanian citizens of Triinttelme to overthrow the rule of the Twin Queens in one fell swoop!"

"You are a crucial part of my plan."

Chen Qi's tone was so solemn, so full of trust, that it could even be said that he had entrusted his life to Gertrude.

For a moment, Gertrude, who was already used to betrayal and intrigue, was at a loss when faced with this sudden and absolute trust.

"...It sounds like my lord really trusts me."

After a long while, Gertrude calmed her strange feelings, regained her usual smile, and replied softly:

"Then I will certainly live up to your trust, my prince."

"That's good." Chen Qi nodded, then, remembering something important, added:
"However, after the assassination is over, I need to really handcuff you as one of the traitors."

"Of course, I will clear your name as soon as possible after that."

"Alright, alright, Your Highness Regent, go ahead and be the glamorous hero of Letania. Just leave all the scapegoating to me!"

Gertrude, who had anticipated this, waved her hand dismissively, her tone full of disdain and resentment.

However, the slight smile at the corner of her mouth didn't look like a complaint at all.

There was even a... strange sweetness?

"If there's nothing else, I'll go and get to work. It will take quite a bit of effort to get the message to Her Majesty the Queen."

"Then, I shall take my leave, Your Highness."

Gertrude gracefully performed a noble salute before leaving the tower with rather cheerful steps.

It wasn't until Gertrude left that Fremont, who had been silent for so long, finally turned his worried gaze to Chen Qi.

"Kid, are you really going to put yourself in this danger?"

"I dare say that it wouldn't be an exaggeration for those two empresses to fill the entire council floor with Originium bombs just to kill you."

"Don't let yourself get caught in a trap, kid. If you knowingly get blown up, people will really laugh their heads off."

"Only when I am in a trap will the people of Letania believe that this assassination attempt against me is not a political stunt."

However, Chen Qi was certainly aware of the risks involved in this extremely dangerous trap.

But he has to face it.

Only in this way can he complete his revenge.

Then he has no choice but to do it!
"I will eliminate the Twin Queens and their potential remnants, and all those who could frame or smear me, in this assassination attempt, so that they will never be able to stir up any trouble."

"I've said it before, I won't leave any threat behind, not even the slightest one."

Of course, Chen Qi had one last, crucial move he hadn't told the two of them.

He had already secretly sent someone to inform Jian, who was in Casimir, to bring the "secret police" he had entrusted to train back to Letania to protect his safety.

Can he escape danger in this assassination attempt?

He placed all his hopes on the mace.

……

"As expected, Gertrude, that greedy woman, is willing to cooperate with us."

"Not only that, she also prepared a travel schedule for us."

A few days later, inside the Twin Towers.

Looking at Chen Qi's travel schedule in her hand, with its clearly planned timelines, the Black Queen quickly found an opportunity to strike at Chen Qi!
“Here, at 10 a.m., he will arrive at the parliament ahead of time, and at that time, there will be no one else in the parliament except him.”

"This is the perfect opportunity for us to assassinate him!"

As she spoke, the Black Queen turned her gaze to her sisters and asked with a smile:

"So, Liselotte, have you found the assassin we need?"

"of course."

Everything was progressing so smoothly that the White Queen, with a calm smile on her face, softly explained her entire plan.

"The Earl of Hyacinth was a nobleman from the former Wasser Territory."

"He was originally very loyal to us, but his parents died in an accident created by Gertrude. In the end, because his wife and daughter were threatened, he had to join the party of Qi."

"His hatred for Qi is no less than yours or mine."

"As far as I know, in preparation for Qi's first time presiding over the council as regent next month, the council has been bustling with staff carrying out renovations and alterations."

“We can infiltrate our ‘Voice of the Queen’ and secretly install ‘Originium Arts Amplifiers’ throughout the council.”

"At that time, as long as Earl Hyacinth uses Originium Arts to create a tiny flame..."

"Then, Qi, along with the council and his ambitions, will perish in this fire!"

The Black Queen picked up where her sister left off, stating the inevitable outcome. Her abyss-like purple eyes seemed to burn with the flames of "revenge"!

"He wants to seize our country and inherit the Witch King's will... He underestimates our will!"

"This time, we will burn him, along with the remnants of the Witch King's ideology, to ashes!"

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