However, everyone's mood was shrouded in gloom.

Because August's body had already returned to the throne.

This was unacceptable to everyone present.

And then there was the reaction of the Archduke of Barlow.

No one knows what this legendary duke, revered by millions, really wants to do.

At this moment, the Grand Duke merely glanced at the crowd and said in an extremely calm tone:

"If he doesn't stay in his seat, are you going to sit there instead?"

Upon hearing this, the anger that had surged through everyone's brains instantly dissipated, replaced by a cold sweat that broke out all over their bodies.

Anger made them almost forget about the incident.

Regardless of what Augustus was like, he was always the king of this country and the only bloodline of the Samuel royal family.

Since a shocking upheaval that occurred in the kingdom a few years ago, the former king and all the princes of the Samuel royal family and all their bloodlines have perished.

Of the entire Samuel royal family, only the late king's sole son remained.

August, who was studying at Star Academy at the time, escaped this terrible ordeal.

However, this also led to a break in both the kingdom's strength and power.

Apart from the Grand Duke, each royal family possesses the strongest power, representing the highest level of strength in the kingdom.

This is also why the Kingdom of Kant has always been powerful enough to rival the Empire.

However, when the Samuel dynasty was nearly wiped out, with only August remaining in the royal family.

The kingdom's high-end combat power has declined significantly, leaving only Grand Duke Balo to shoulder the burden.

No matter how unworthy August might be, he was still the only bloodline of the Samuel royal family.

He has to sit in this position.

Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to the Samuel royal family and to the great monarchs of the past.

Most importantly, apart from the Grand Duke, no one else has been able to win the approval of all the nobles like the Grand Duke of Barlow.

Anyone who wants to sit on the throne should consider how many heads they have.

But what the nobles could not accept was that their country would continue to be led by such a criminal.

Fortunately, at this moment, Grand Duke Barlow gave them a reasonable answer.

The Grand Duke's cloudy gaze swept over the solemn and unwilling faces of the crowd, and his hoarse voice slowly rang out:

"However, August's crimes are irreparable."

At that moment, the entire venue fell silent.

All eyes turned back to the Grand Duke.

“In a few days, we will arrange the marriage between August and the Queen.”

"The child born at that time will be raised by the Queen's sister."

The group exchanged bewildered glances, feeling a sense of surprise.

Correspondingly, they also had some guesses about who the queen should be.

At this moment, the Grand Duke decisively said:

"The Samuel royal bloodline must continue."

After hearing the Duke of Barlow's arrangements, the nobles all let out a long sigh of relief, their pent-up feelings of being burdened vanishing.

They felt that the Grand Duke's arrangements were perfectly reasonable.

In the future, Samuel's offspring must not be allowed to be raised by Auguste.

Otherwise, if the father is already like this, what kind of son will he grow up to be?

Entrusting the new king to others for upbringing could correct his nature, and they would naturally be willing to support him.

All that's needed is for the new king to grow up; Augustus, this puppet who can only give birth, will no longer need to sit on the throne.

However, the Grand Duke then raised another question that attracted everyone's attention:

"Next, there is the issue of succession to Shulburne."

"Everyone, do you have any suitable candidates?"

The mention of this matter piqued the interest of the nobles present.

They all sat up straight.

Because of Augustus's actions, many lords died.

Those territories are fine; they will be inherited by the lord's sons as the first in line.

But Shulburne is different.

Because all the crimes were committed by Lord Laureen, the lord of Shulbon.

Therefore, after his death, it was impossible for his sons to inherit the throne.

Simply put, Laureen's crimes were passed on to her offspring, especially since her daughter was also a vampire.

How could vampires possibly lead humanity?

This piqued everyone's interest.

Although they each possessed their own territories, Shulbon was considered a prime location within the Kingdom of Canter.

Although they cannot acquire it themselves, they can recommend their subordinate nobles to try and win it.

The problem is...

Although everyone was tempted, the issue of Shulburne's rule was a major thorn in their side.

Because Shulbon introduced the Church of the Goddess of Fertility, most of the residents converted to the Church of Fertility.

This will undoubtedly have an impact on the rule of the new lord.

It's unclear what exactly Laureen's abilities are that make these people love and respect him so much.

Even though Laureen wanted to drain their blood before she died.

However, there is a solution to this problem; at least we should take over the territory in front of us first before discussing anything else.

The nobles were already making their own plans and pondering their options.

But a figure strolled leisurely towards the palace entrance.

"Excuse me, Duke Barlow."

The gentle voice, like a clear stream, flowed through everyone's ears, interrupting the thoughts of the nobles present.

They couldn't help but look towards the source of the sound.

She was a nun who covered her eyes with a thin veil and wore a black robe.

With his weathered hands resting on his lower abdomen and a slight smile on his lips, he stood quietly at the doorway.

Sunlight streamed through the steel towers outside the palace, illuminating the nuns and casting its glow into the palace.

She stood in the light, her black robes seemingly draped with a faint golden veil, making her appear incredibly sacred.

Amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd.

With a gentle smile, she softly asked the crowd:

"May I offer some feedback?"