Mystery: My Encounters with the Celestial God

Chapter 573 The Emperor's Seat Rotates

"Indeed, imitating Mr. Ron's way of speaking can have unexpected effects at times, at least enough to annoy the other party."

While pondering it over, Audrey Hall calmly added another sentence.

"Your Majesty, nothing has been finalized yet, and the two bounty hunters have no evidence to suggest they are the murderers."

"Is this the law the royal family established in the Kingdom of Rune? Implicating two innocent bystanders?"

Since you want to make a big fuss, then I'll make a big fuss with you!

As a spectator and as an earl forced into office, Audrey could see George III’s eagerness.

With Emperor Rosell as an example, it's impossible for royal families not to be wary of nobles who could pose a threat to the monarchy, even though royal families have angels, demigods, and level 0 sealed artifacts.

However, a certain degree of vigilance will still be maintained towards nobles with church support.

Unfortunately, the Hall family is on this watch list, and the king clearly wants to act quickly this time, which is why he released the bait.

To deal with the Hall family, there needs to be a reason that even the Church of the Night cannot refute, for example...

They intended to rebel and frame the royal family.

In fact, George III was not wrong. Earl Hall’s recent unusual behavior, as well as the bait he had laid out and the deliberately created black spots, made it immediately clear to him who the enemy was.

He knew clearly through a single test which members of the nobility needed to be purged and which needed to be reintegrated.

After all, some things can't be kept secret.

King George III recalled that Russell had said, "To fight external threats, one must first secure internal stability."

The advantage lies with me!

"Playing tough is just a way to make your deaths look dignified. Once MI9 has the 'evidence,' my current predicament will immediately reverse."

George III's lips twitched slightly, his eyes fixed on the earl he knew little of, and he said resolutely:

"Countess Hall, you are still too young, and there is a possibility that others may deceive or conceal information from you, but this is not a reason for you to question the impartiality of the royal family!"

"The impartiality of the law is beyond question; it will not let a bad person go unpunished, nor will it wrong an innocent person."

So, is this something you're saying to yourself?

Audrey felt helpless and immediately used soothing techniques to wake herself from the awe-inspiring aura of George III that made people want to bow their heads in obedience.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the law will be just in all things!"

She loudly echoed, showing no sign of nervousness or apprehension, and not at all at a disadvantage.

At that moment, Audrey couldn't help but feel grateful that she was a spectator and possessed excellent psychological adjustment skills.

"To change the world, rather than simply satisfying one's psychological needs through charity, one must possess sufficient power, and throughout history, this power has been firmly held in the hands of emperors and kings."

Even the insurmountable authority of the gods cannot achieve the same impact as royal power.

Thinking of this, the girl known as the most dazzling diamond in Backlund seemed to truly shine.

For a time, it actually rivaled the king, holding its own in the slightest.

"This isn't the best solution, but I can't abandon Hugh and Fowles. Besides, there are many nobles here; if I back down, all their efforts will be in vain."

"I can't let Mr. Ron down!"

Thinking of this, the girl suddenly felt confident.

Upon witnessing this scene, George III was filled with shock and anger; the situation was completely beyond his expectations.

Normally, under the intimidation of this angel, the new countess would be nervous and panicked, and would confess her crimes.

This is completely different from what was planned!

How outstanding can a girl who has just come of age and is not yet 20 years old be?

Am I really such a loser that I can't even win over a little girl?

At this moment, George III was plunged into self-doubt.

Some nobles who were acquainted with Audrey looked at each other in disbelief upon witnessing this scene.

They never expected that the gentle and delicate noble lady who usually chatted with them would have such an imposing presence.

Among these nobles, large and small, the most incredible was undoubtedly Viscount Grelint.

Just a few days ago, I was at the horse farm talking to my friends about clothes, jewelry, and desserts. How did you suddenly become so awesome?!

It's so satisfying to watch them confront the king head-on!

What on earth happened? It seems the king is targeting her?

"Could it be that the King has some kind of leverage over the Hall family?"

This was a problem that not only he couldn't understand, but also most of the nobles, ministers, and members of parliament couldn't understand.

After all, in just a few days, the entire Ruen region was like a river that had been stirred up. Everyone knew that the situation was tense, factions were in disarray, and someone was plotting a rebellion.

However, everyone could only see that the situation was tense, but they could not find the root cause of the tension at all.

After glancing at Audrey Hall, who remained elegantly seated and flawless, George Augustus III withdrew his gaze and sneered:

"Since the Earl is so confident, let's wait and see."

The MI9 members who captured those two bounty hunters were all His people, and He didn't believe that under these circumstances, they couldn't find enough incriminating evidence to behead the entire Hall family.

Audrey didn't seem to mind; instead, she gave a slight smile and said softly:

"Your Majesty, then let us wait and see. However, I must remind you of something: this is Backlund."

After all, demigods are as common as dogs, and angels are everywhere.

"This is Backlund! Do you know who you've captured? If you dare lay a finger on me or my companions, you're finished!"

"Think about your families, wives, and children. With that little money a month, why are you risking your lives?"

In the prison of MI9, Fors covered his head with his hands and shouted out the most powerful and ruthless words in the most cowardly posture he had ever taken.

She really wanted to stand up and speak loudly like the protagonist in her own story, but the gleaming revolver muzzle made her give up on that idea.

Hugh, who was squatting next to her, nudged her with his elbow and said:

"Fors, I really didn't realize you were so handsome at a time like this. If you weren't holding your head in your hands, I would definitely believe you."

"Huh? What time is it? You're still making jokes like this?!"

The writer retorted irritably, then stood up defiantly in the dark muzzle of the gun, her face arrogant as she said:

"I am a member of the Abraham family, and a direct descendant of Bethel Abraham. Arrest me? Aren't you afraid that the King of Angels will retaliate against your royal family?"

"I just recited His name in my heart. Those who want to die, line up one by one!"

Yes, that's right. My teacher is a direct descendant of the Abraham family, and I am his student, so I am naturally one of them. Although it might sound like I'm bragging, I believe he won't mind at this juncture.

Fors thought to himself with a guilty conscience, but outwardly showed no sign of anything unusual.

"Miss Audrey could even foresee this. How did she know? They don't want to use Mr. Ron's name, because that would inevitably lead to strong retaliation. But it's different with a newly joined force; that king wasn't prepared at all."

"Although I've already written to the teacher, I still don't know."

Suddenly, Fors Wall felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had been noticed by some being at some point.

Holy crap, could this be one of Abraham's ancestors? I just uttered His true name, and He sensed it!?

I'm one of them!

However, before she could figure out how to apologize in her heart, the cell of MI9 was pushed open, and an old man dressed in a black robe, who was like a shadow, entered.

He waved his hand, signaling the MI9 members around him to put down their revolvers, and asked with a grim expression:

"You said you are a member of the Abrahamic family?"

This ancient family disappeared for over a thousand years, but has only recently become active again.

According to some informants, something seems to have happened within the Abraham family, with the ancestor who disappeared thousands of years ago possibly returning from the stars.

The evidence is that an angel, suspected to be from the Abraham family, destroyed an Aurora Society stronghold and killed a messenger of the true Creator.

The deputy director of MI9 looked so grave that it seemed like he was about to burst into tears. If this "astrologer" was really a member of the Abraham family, then there was only one possibility.

They've been tricked!

After all, in the Fourth Age, they were a noble family even more illustrious than the Augustus family. Now, with the internal conflicts within the royal family escalating, the king's faction simply cannot afford to provoke another powerful enemy.

Just as the deputy director of MI9 was pondering this, a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses and dressed as a secretary entered the room and whispered in his ear:

"Admiral Emilius Levitt ordered you to release them. His exact words were, 'It is the King's will.'"

Upon hearing this, the deputy director, who was wearing a cloak, breathed a sigh of relief.

Inside the ancient and spacious palace, the buzzing of conversations was like that of a classroom without a teacher.

Although such behavior is quite normal in a formal parliamentary session, George Augustus III, sitting high at the head of the table, still felt somewhat agitated.

Why haven't we received any news yet at this point?

This kind of thing needs to be done quickly. If you want to solve the problem in one go, you have to finish it before the Church of Night can react.

Taking a deep breath, he quickly composed himself, recovering from the unpleasant feeling of being rebuffed, and asked Audrey beside him:

"Countess Hall, what do you mean by saying this place is Backlund?"

George Augustus III’s tone suddenly softened, but he looked at Audrey as if she were a dead man.

He refused to believe that even if he couldn't find real evidence, his men couldn't fabricate one.

The still elegant and noble countess smiled and said:

"Your Majesty, this is a surprise; you'll find out soon enough."

As soon as Audrey finished speaking, a black-armored knight hurriedly pushed open the door and handed a report to the king.

George III glanced at it, and the smile that had just bloomed on his face froze completely.

How did this Abrahamic family manage to emerge from this situation?!

Why would randomly capturing a few bounty hunters result in them being direct descendants of the Abraham family?

Are you serious?! Emilius, that good-for-nothing, can't even handle this little thing!

And they even brought angels to our door!

A while ago, George Augustus III would not have paid any attention to this declining family, but times have changed.

The return of Abraham's ancestors is no secret, and it is easily confirmed by high-level extraordinary individuals.

After all, spreading the name is an essential process for developing an anchor.

The not-so-young king learned a lesson. He glanced at Audrey sitting upright to the side and almost spat out a mouthful of blood in anger.

They thought they had chosen the easiest target to bully, just to go through the motions and then wipe out the entire Hall family, but they didn't expect to encounter someone even more troublesome than the previous Earl Hall.

Now that things have come to this, how could He not realize that He had been tricked?

To be assertive, one must provoke the Abraham family, who are believed to possess angels; but if one backs down, the king's authority will inevitably be further undermined.

Whatever the consequences, they are something the current royal faction cannot afford!

George Augustus III gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence.

"Countess Hall is quite the schemer; I must admit you are far superior to your father!"

"Your Majesty is too kind. I merely listed all the possibilities; there is nothing to be proud of," Audrey replied humbly, demonstrating the demeanor of a true noblewoman.

Frankly, George III is in a real bind right now. He knows who the enemy is, but he just can't seem to get rid of them no matter what he does.

The Abraham family was not to be trifled with; otherwise, the Augustan family could have dethroned Him and forced Him to submit.

King George III placed the report face down on the brass table, feigning ignorance, and said:

"Everyone, quiet down!"

In an instant, the parliament hall, which had been filled with whispers, fell silent. All eyes were on King Ruen and Earl Hall, awaiting the announcement of the results.

In the past few tens of minutes, it was clear to everyone that certain things were happening, but no one dared to take sides easily. They could only pretend to know nothing and wait for the final winner.

Politics is about reputation, reputation is about power, and power is about the size of your fist.

George III originally intended to use this action to consolidate the king's authority and try to salvage the image exposed by Ron, but it seems he has botched it this time.

George Augustus III looked around, as if all his strength had been drained, and said:

"This congressional session has been cancelled; the next congressional session will be announced later."

Is He trying to run away? No, "escape" is a more apt description!

Audrey was taken aback, clearly not expecting a king to resort to a tactic similar to fainting in a social setting.

The girl's emerald green eyes scanned her surroundings, clearly unwilling to give up the fruits of her victory.

She waved her hand, drawing enough attention to interrupt the king's speech, and said softly:

"Your Majesty, this concerns the lives of two of my friends. I urge you to investigate thoroughly and clear up any misunderstandings."

"I believe that the kingdom's laws are fair and just, and I also believe that you, born into the Augustus family, would not evade, distort, or cover up the truth."

As soon as she finished speaking, George Augustus III felt a rush of blood pressure.

What good is it if you believe?

But before George III could react, Audrey Hall flashed the same sly smile as Ron.

The countess, who had just taken office and immediately attracted much attention, stood up and, in front of everyone, loudly proclaimed:

"Your Majesty, since my friend is innocent, why are you trying to cover up the truth?!"

"Let's put aside the true cause of that major general's death for now. Why was my friend arrested by MI9 as soon as he uncovered the cause of death of the previous head of the palace guard?"

What exactly is hidden inside?!

"I now, in my capacity as Earl Hall, a member of the Kingdom's Upper House, accuse the current King George Augustus III of believing in evil gods, worshipping demons, harming nobles, fabricating facts to persecute princes, and violating the law and justice!"

As a high-ranking noble in the Kingdom of Rune, Audrey is legally committing a grave act of rebellion.

However, Rudolf Torres' death was too suspicious, and Hugh Deercha has now been acquitted. The king's intention to cover it up was too obvious. Amidst these contradictions, the cause of death of the former chief of the royal guard was the beginning of the conflict.

No nobleman would strongly support such a foolish king who treats nobles and even princes as pawns.

They'd rather switch to another one.

As for how Audrey learned of Hugh and Fors's release while sitting in Congress, that was naturally thanks to the diligent Mr. Fool.

(End of this chapter)