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Chapter 105 The Queen's Decree

Alphonse stepped forward, raised his right hand and placed it on his heart, then bowed his head in respect.

It's good that we don't have to kneel down in this world.

Simon did the same thing, but he was a step behind Alphonse.

"By the grace of the gods, I, Junon Torristan, Queen of the Kingdom of Bastian, along with all the great kings of the past, have striven for the well-being of the nobles and countless people, and for the stability and prosperity of the kingdom. However, recently, I have received accusations from Count Mujik and Baron Aldrich, who allege that you, Baron Tartarus, have committed heinous crimes against them and disrupted the peace of the North. But justice is our principle, and you deserve the opportunity to defend yourself. Therefore, I hereby order Alphonse Tartarus to immediately proceed to the capital for questioning!"

Alphonse felt a chill run down his spine, a sense of foreboding creeping over him.

Could it be that they've summoned me to the capital for trial and punishment?

The territory has just gotten on the right track; if something goes wrong, it will be a huge problem.

rebel?

That doesn't seem very reliable.

The Coldwind Territory's guard only has 200 men. If they rebel, the entire Northern Territory will become their enemy. How many can they possibly defeat?

He fled to the Kingdom of Bozak with his loved ones and army, and became a mountain king.

That doesn't make sense either; if we go there, we'll be facing a tribe of orcs.

Orcs are not friendly to humans.

Alphonse's mind raced, but he couldn't come up with a good solution for the time being.

If I were alone, it would be fine; the world is vast, and I could go anywhere. But now...

Mother, Mia and the others cannot be abandoned.

If they were to prepare for the worst, Lady Mary would definitely have to flee with them, and Mia would have to go too; otherwise, they would incur the Queen's wrath.

Why don't we make a trip to the capital and see what the situation is?

As Alphonse was deep in thought, the messenger had already put away his scroll, revealing a hearty smile. He patted Alphonse on the shoulder and said cheerfully, "Scared you, huh?"

If it weren't for the fact that his palm didn't contain any force, Alphonse would have thought he was about to attack him and would have tried to avoid it.

In the end, she didn't dodge and let him hit her.

Alphonse was stunned by his words.

This whole thing he did was really baffling.

You're just delivering an imperial decree, why are you suddenly acting so improperly?

Seeing the envoy smile, Simon's heart, which had been in his throat, finally settled down. "Lord Rivera."

"Don't worry, Count Mujik and Baron Aldrich have filed a complaint against you in the Senate. Those stubborn old men also planned to interrogate you, but Her Majesty the Queen suppressed it. Although the wording of this decree is a bit harsh, you can rest assured that going to the capital is just a formality. After all, you are a descendant of our Southern Legion." The envoy, known as Rivera, laughed heartily as he spoke to Alphonse.

Alphonse was stunned and stood there dumbfounded. Could someone really say one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes?

It sounds like the Queen is quite protective of her own, and she even protects the members of the Southern Legion who helped her seize the throne.

"Lord Rivera, you really gave me a fright!" Simon said, patting his chest, still shaken.

The fully armed knights who had been standing solemnly behind the envoy also removed their visors and waved to Simon, "Hey, Simon!"

"Sousa, Brazier, Lero, Deschamps, Jack, Rabi! It's you guys!" Simon exclaimed in surprise.

Who are they?

Alphonse had already figured it out; since Simon knew him, he must also be a member of the Southern Legion.

Rivera smiled at Alphonse, "I was only tasked with conveying His Majesty's decree, but upon arriving in the North, I heard the news of Count Mujik's family's sudden death. Could it be that you were behind it?"

Alphonse wouldn't give anyone a handle to use against him, so he immediately denied it, "Of course not, how could I do such a thing?"

Simon hurriedly introduced to Alphonse, "Lady Rivera is one of the squad leaders of the Southern Legion's mage unit, and the others are also elites of our Southern Legion."

“Now they have all been incorporated into His Majesty’s personal guard, the Knights of Dawn, and I have also become a member of the Royal Mage Order, serving in the court.” Rivera corrected her, then added, “But we will never forget where our roots lie.”

After saying that, his expression turned serious, his smile faded, and he patted Alphonse on the shoulder again, "We are all very sorry about your father! It's a pity we can't leave our posts to attend his funeral!"

Alphonse quickly put on a sorrowful expression, silently bowed his head, and said, "Thank you, uncles."

Even in front of his cheap father's colleagues, he had to put on an act.

Calling them "uncle" isn't a bad thing; they are indeed older than him, and having connections in high places makes things easier.

Her Majesty sent only veteran members of the Southern Legion to issue this decree. Could it be that she did this just to put my mind at ease?

From this perspective, it seems safe to go to the capital; there's no need to worry about any unexpected events.

Rivera breathed a sigh of relief and said to Alphonse, "According to the reports from the knights who came to offer their condolences last time, Coldwind Territory is still very poor. This time, we were quite surprised to find that this town is completely different from what they described. It seems to be developing quite well. You are already a qualified lord. If your father in heaven could see your growth, he would be very pleased."

"It was just luck that a mineral vein was discovered, which led to the changes that have taken place in Coldwind Territory," Alphonse said.

"It's all thanks to you, no need to be so modest." Rivera laughed again. "I've already found out everything about the situation in Coldwind Territory. You've done a great job here. Young people should have some spirit. Your father is just too kind. Always giving in isn't a good thing."

Alphonse smiled and gestured for them to come in. "It's not convenient to talk here, please come inside. It's a rare treat for you uncles to come to Coldwind Territory, so let me give you a proper welcome!"

Rivera did not refuse and, accompanied by several knights, followed Alphonse into the castle.

The delegation consisted of the old baron's former colleagues from the Southern Legion, so Alphonse naturally had to treat them with great hospitality, having Tethys cook a delicious feast.

Alphonse played the role of a junior very well.

All the so-called negotiation skills, no matter how much you summarize, boil down to saying the right thing to the right person.

As a junior, it is enough to show just the right amount of politeness and maturity.

Rivera was very satisfied with Alphonse.

As an elder, he also gave Alphonse a lot of guidance.

When visiting Her Majesty the Queen in the capital, gifts are certainly required, and certain etiquette must not be violated.

Alphonse accepted everything humbly.

(End of this chapter)