These words once again caused the family representatives in the audience seats in the hall to whisper and discuss enthusiastically.

They could understand the first three candidates. Barrett and Pitt were both people the king trusted. Although the Jeffrey family was a family that suddenly rose in recent decades, it was also highly valued by the previous king, Jarvan II.

But the Laurent family...

A family that can abandon even tradition and honor, what right do they have?

However, due to the impact of various bad things that had happened to Jarvan III in recent days, no one dared to raise any objections.

Fiona seemed to have known that everyone would question this. Seeing the king's approving look, she took a deep breath, stood up, and swept her stern gaze over the crowd of critics.

Wherever her eyes went, the representatives of other families all avoided her gaze, lowered their voices, and eventually returned to silence.

Over the years, Fiona has fought life-and-death duels with no less than 20 people from other families who dared to challenge her, simply because they spread rumors about the Laurent family in the aristocratic circles and enjoyed talking about it after dinner and tea.

Everyone knows that they are picking on the weak. The Crown Guard family dare not discuss it casually, but Laurent, who almost destroyed his family, is too bold to speak out.

Despite Fiona's efforts, all kinds of rumors continued to arise and could not be eradicated.

This rebellion just gave her an idea. She wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of the three great nobles being expelled to restore the glory of the Laurent family.

No matter how much it has declined, the Laurent family is still one of the upper-middle-level families in Xiongdu. In the past, it was on good terms with Jarvan III. If it wants to participate in politics, the king may agree.

Fiona had found Jarvan III a few days ago and begged him to let her give it a try.

Jarvan III was very embarrassed at first, and felt that Fiona was only good at fighting, and was too young and had no management experience, and was not suitable for civil service positions such as land management and diplomacy.

But Fiona used her clever insights to explain the difficulties Demacia is facing now, especially the mages, and proposed some solutions, which really touched him.

After comprehensive consideration, Jarvan III decided to let Fiona try it for the time being, mainly responsible for diplomatic affairs. Because the surrounding allied countries are relatively stable, the workload of this position is relatively small, and there is enough time for her to learn.

However, when the parliament is convened and other families raise questions, she has to solve them herself, which is also a test for her.

Seeing that no family dared to speak, Fiona continued without a trace of emotion, "I, Fiona, head of the Laurent family, have taken over the position of Foreign Minister today, in compliance with the king's appointment. Everything I do will be subject to your supervision! If I am not competent, I will resign this position and, on behalf of the Laurent family, withdraw from the ranks of the nobles of Xiongdu.

"If you have any objections, you may raise them now. However, if you wish to defame the Laurent family, I will choose a day to pay you a visit in the name of honor to vindicate the Laurent family's reputation."

Her voice was loud and powerful, and its echoes echoed in the parliament hall.

The representatives of many families were silent, and even the Minister of Noble Administration, Wallis, showed a look of surprise on his face.

Once upon a time, he was also a witness to Fiona's humiliation of the Crown Guard's fiancé.

But compared to four years ago, she is almost like a different person now. She is still as tough as before, but much more mature.

After saying that, Fiona looked around again. Seeing that no one met her gaze and questioned her at this moment, she sat back in her chair.

She has put the entire Laurent family at stake, and no one is stupid enough to confront her head-on at this time.

Anyway, she had already made a big promise in front of the king. If she failed to keep her promise, the only ones who would be humiliated would be the Laurent family themselves.

King Jarvan III looked at Fiona with admiration, thinking that the way she handled the situation was acceptable, at least for now it had shut up the other families.

He then calmed down a bit and stood up. "Besides the appointments and dismissals of officials, the most significant contributor among us during this turmoil is Li Lin. I will grant him the title of Honorary Royal Family Member! The awards for the remaining meritorious officials will be announced at a later date and will be communicated to the entire Xiongdu."

Everyone agreed with this.

Li Lin's contribution this time is obvious to all. If it were not for his specially made truth serum and the mechanical troops that blockaded Xiongdu, the unrest in Xiongdu would have lasted for at least several months or even years before it could be completely stopped, and it was not certain that the big fish Eldred could be caught.

The title of honorary royal member is actually just an honor. He has already enjoyed royal treatment in the last award.

But this time, when all the nobles see him again, they should treat him with the same attitude and courtesy as they treated Jarvan IV.

"Besides this, I have an important announcement concerning all of Demacia to make when the council convenes today."

Jarvan III took a deep breath and paused for a moment. "I declare that Demacia's forbidden magic code... is hereby abolished!"