This doesn't make sense, does it?
Isn't this sending them into a fire pit?
Both the eldest prince and the second prince had made preparations, and neither side would lose out if either of them ascended the throne.
They don't seek to gain merit by following the emperor; whoever becomes emperor will at least remember them.
As a result, Aurelion became the heir to the throne.
Now both ends are completely blocked.
In fact, these nobles didn't really care who the new emperor would be.
They only care about their own interests.
They would even be willing to invest in Aurelion if the right opportunity presented itself.
Unfortunately, the emperor did not give them such an opportunity.
The empire in history has never had an empress, and Aurelion has been cultivated like a vase for many years.
Despite her rapid progress in her magical studies, she never achieved anything remarkable.
It wasn't until recent months that it began to show its potential.
How then can we win the hearts and minds of the nobles?
Therefore, just as Victor had asked Emperor Aubrey, Victor questioned again:
"Your Highness Aurelion, what makes you qualified to become emperor?"
Yes! What right does Princess Aurelion have?!
This is what these nobles find most unbearable.
The princess wasn't trained from a young age, and she's only a teenager. What does she know about governing a country?
Governing a country is no child's play!
Viktor suddenly seemed so great in the eyes of these nobles, and they were incredibly grateful.
They even felt at one point that Victor had become their comrade-in-arms, asking Aubrey the questions they wanted to ask but dared not.
He's practically their hero!
Unfortunately, though.
They forgot one fact.
That is, Viktor stood on Aurelion's side from beginning to end.
Therefore, Aubrey did not answer the questions asked by the crowd.
Even Aurelion stood behind Auberly with a smile on her face.
She remained dignified, offering no response whatsoever.
Only Victor suddenly turned around and looked at the countless nobles present.
"So, you want a reason?"
The nobles fell silent.
They knew that Aubrey's actions were undoubtedly a firm show of support for Aurelion.
The second prince and the first prince have probably already lost their right to compete for the throne.
"Alright, I'll give you a reason."
A dense magical energy instantly emanated from beneath Victor's feet, and a complex magic circle immediately appeared on the ground.
The patterns of this formation move dynamically like a living organism, with each rune shimmering with brilliant light.
As the intense magical aura spread, it was as if the abyss of darkness had opened up instantly, engulfing everyone present.
The banquet hall seemed to have been torn apart, and the surroundings were completely transformed into a deep darkness.
But this darkness did not last long; it began to surge, and the surrounding darkness, like churning ink, gradually revealed the magnificence of the universe.
The boundless stars and swirling nebulae made the nobles feel as if they were part of this vast universe.
The surrounding seats seemed to float in the starry sky.
Countless nobles stared blankly as they were dragged into this illusory world, looking down at their surroundings.
They even look at their own bodies and wonder if the places they are in are actually real.
One of the nobles pointed to the sky in astonishment and shouted in shock.
"What, what is that!?"
Everyone looked up at the sound, but were suddenly stunned.
The sky was also filled with star spheres.
The only difference is that there is a huge, pitch-black scale swinging rapidly to both sides high in the sky.
It was as if they were weighing something.
Some of the more knowledgeable noble mages suddenly exclaimed in surprise:
"Could this be... the legendary scales of the goddess of justice?"
"What? The scales of justice?"
"The Council of Mages and the Goddess of Justice... are they really connected?"
But then, the scales slowly stopped swinging and floated in balance in the depths of darkness.
Several strands of black light gradually converged and shot out from the scales, like divine light of judgment, shining on some of the nobles.
They seemed to be summoned by something, becoming unusually agitated, their eyes bloodshot, and their breathing rapid.
Suddenly, the nobles guided by the divine light began to exhibit strange behaviors. Their bodies rapidly shrank as if dehydrated, their entire forms contorting to their extremes.
His body began to tremble slightly, as if he was about to lose control of something.
The nobles who witnessed this scene were terrified and cried out in alarm:
"Baron Lisser, what's wrong?"
"Viscount Zuqi, your body..."
However, upon seeing this scene...
Whether it's Aubrey on the golden platform.
Or perhaps it was one of the four members of parliament present.
They didn't react further.
It was as if it were entirely expected.
This meticulously designed whole thing was laid out before everyone else.
Duke Reeves watched this scene with a smile on his face.
Similarly, he glanced again at Gwen, whose eyes were empty and still indifferent, as if nothing had happened.
He spoke calmly to Earl Baker, who was standing beside him with wide eyes and a shocked expression.
"See, I told you so."
"Wait a while, something will definitely happen."
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