Viktor's gaze seemed to be buried deep in a cold, black sea of terror, emitting a faint light of indifference and skepticism.
His appearance was like a thunderclap in the banquet hall, causing everyone present to stare wide-eyed.
My heart was pounding wildly, and I couldn't take my eyes off him.
Similarly, the moment Henney saw Viktor, her eyes were filled with admiration and fascination.
She gazed at Viktor intently, a faint heartbeat seeming to dance in her eyes.
Lia, standing beside her, had a completely different reaction.
He crossed his arms, slightly pursed his lips, seemingly with a hint of disdain.
"Tch, all he does is show off."
Erica's gaze shifted from the nobleman she had just struck up a conversation with to Victor.
"Sorry, I'm not interested in chatting."
After she politely declined the nobleman's offer, her expression changed instantly, and a hint of surprise appeared in her smile.
The rejected nobleman seemed to forget his disappointment upon seeing Victor.
Victor's appearance caused the entire banquet hall to fall silent.
Only Gwen stood on the edge of the banquet staircase, cold and aloof.
Her long, silver-gray hair cascaded down her back, mirroring Gwen's expressionless face.
He stared blankly ahead, not even noticing Viktor's sudden arrival.
Upon seeing Viktor, everyone suddenly realized what was happening, and a highly plausible guess arose in their minds.
If Aurelion is to become empress.
So who is the biggest supporter within the entire empire?
Clearly, it was Victor, the Clevner family.
Today, the power and influence of the Clevner family is common knowledge.
People know that the family’s power does not lie in their wealth or status.
But it lies with Victor.
Even the eldest and second princes wanted Victor's support. Why?
The reason is that Viktor has truly become an extremely powerful and terrifying mage in the entire empire.
No amount of fancy tricks can compare to the directness of force.
The opposing nobleman looked at Victor with extreme nervousness.
He felt a pressure coming towards him, swallowed hard, and sweat beaded on his forehead and back.
His legs trembled slightly as he looked at Victor, who was holding a black scepter with a golden bird's head.
After a difficult and courageous decision, the nobleman spoke to Victor in a trembling voice:
“Count Vi... Victor.”
"I just feel that the decision regarding the successor to the empire seems somewhat hasty..."
"Is that so?"
Viktor chuckled softly, effortlessly dispelling the tense atmosphere that surrounded him.
The air seemed to lighten considerably, and the nobleman's shoulders relaxed as if relieved.
Then, Victor, holding his staff, walked calmly forward.
The bustling crowd spontaneously made way for him.
Finally, he stood beneath the platform shimmering with golden light and slowly stopped in his tracks.
He glanced up and his eyes met Aubrey's.
Behind him, three members of the Mage Council gathered.
Viktor's black suit seemed to ignite with black flames, which instantly seemed to be drawn towards his chest.
When the flames converged to a single point, a subtle crack seemed to appear in the surrounding space.
The black flames burned out quickly, as if dispersed by an invisible hand, leaving no trace of charring.
A three-headed badge, shimmering with a mysterious light, had appeared on Victor's chest.
Only then did everyone realize.
Victor is more than just an Count of the Empire.
He is also a prominent member of the Mage Council.
Victor placed his staff beside him and bowed deeply to Aubrey:
"Your Majesty, I think most people here share the same question."
"Why did you decide to let Princess Aurelion inherit the throne?"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the group of nobles all changed. Doubt and anticipation instantly intertwined, and they all whispered in agreement.
Because that's exactly what they think.
Victor helped them ask the questions they wanted to ask.
Before this, no one had ever wanted to support Aurelion's succession to the throne.
The reason why the nobles are so anxious right now is because they desperately want the emperor to rescind this thunderous announcement.
The reason is simple: if the order is not reversed.
What are these old guys who support the second prince and the first prince still doing?
At first, the two princes were unwilling to give in to each other and the boundaries were clear, while the nobles who were in the middle had already chosen sides.
Waiting to rush into the arms of the victor and enjoy the good fortune of rapid advancement.
Some people even pinned their family's prosperity on this high-stakes gamble.
Take the Raiser family as an example.
Although they have rarely appeared in the capital due to their discord with Victor.
But if the Raiser family knew that Aurelion was going to become the heir, they would probably be the first to disagree.
After all, their family fortune and destiny all depended on the eldest prince.
If Aurelion were to truly ascend to the throne, wouldn't all their efforts be in vain?
The Leiser family was in a similar situation, and other families were not much different; basically, all their investments resulted in losses.
In the end, these old guys might lose everything.
Even those who were preparing on both ends experienced a mental breakdown upon hearing this sudden news.
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