But Selma...

Finally, the Earl of Lisban broke the awkward atmosphere.

"Madam's consideration is reasonable." The former prime minister and current regent who had worked hard for Longxiao City for decades coughed.

Lisban raised his eyes and scanned every vassal: "If that king is really ruthless and does not care about the future of the kingdom and the life of his son, then no matter how many times we 'release' the prince, the result will be

It’s the same thing.”

"We can only be the ones who are forced to a dead end in the end: Is Longxiao City really ready to take off this prince's head so that he can become the target of public criticism?"

The hall fell into silence again.

The Grand Duchess cast a grateful look at Lisban: "Yes, Charles, I, that's what I meant."

Risban just nodded mildly.

This made the other earls frown and cast dissatisfied looks at the regent.

But the girl still breathed a sigh of relief.

fortunately.

Thales doesn’t have to…

But then she was slightly startled: Thales was staring at her from a distance.

The prince of the stars sighed, looking hesitant, and shook his head slightly at her.

No, Selma.

Don't.

Thales thought silently.

Seeing the prince's actions, Thelma was stunned in her seat.

She remembered what Thales had said before.

【Promise me, Selma.】

[On the next government hearing, no matter what happens, don’t do anything stupid.]

She looked at Thales who shook his head helplessly and bit her lower lip uncontrollably.

【Don't worry about others, don't pay attention to others, don't have the slightest hesitation or hesitation.】

so……

You, Thales, are you the "other" you say?

The girl thought bitterly.

In the corner of the hall, Thales was still shaking his head gently.

[It’s enough to just choose the path that suits you best and the Grand Duchess.]

【I'll take care of the rest.】

Thelma looked at Thales strugglingly.

But, but Thales, you now...

You can't even protect yourself.

"Oh, ma'am."

This time, it was Monty who spoke.

The forerunner of the Qiyuan City Mission raised his eyebrows deliberately: "But didn't you summon the vassals to Longxiao City just to restore the glory and courage of your father and ancestors and prove that you are a qualified ruler?

?”

The Dead Horn Crow tutted: "And now, facing the empty threats from the Empire, you are shrinking back and being afraid?"

"Were those words about protecting family honor and the like before just for fun?"

Dissatisfied discussions immediately resounded in the hall, and the expressions of the vassals became much ugly.

Thelma gritted her teeth again, her face tense.

"Be respectful, Deathcrow," the golden-bearded Earl Hester reprimanded unhappily: "You also served in the White Blade Guards and were favored by King Nun. There is no reason to embarrass his granddaughter."

"Speaking of this, you must know that it has been more than ten years since I left the White Blade Guards and Longxiao City." Monty shook his head at the Grand Duchess with a sarcastic face, not hiding his contempt: "Compared to those years ago, you guys

You are really old and older, I doubt..."

Nicolai's expression next to the Grand Duchess changed, and he said in a low and unquestionable voice: "Shut up, Monty."

After hearing his old boss's words, Monty was speechless.

He hummed softly and said no more.

Thales couldn't help but look at the Death Crow with sharp eyes again.

Something is wrong.

He once again felt something was wrong with this visitor from Qiyuan City.

But...what exactly is wrong?

At this moment, Count Kierkegaard, who had not spoken for a long time, suddenly raised his head.

"Then let's take him with us!"

The one-armed earl said sharply: "Take him to the west!"

Including the Grand Duchess, Thales and Ian, everyone in the hall was shocked!

The surprise lasted for several seconds.

Earl Lisban frowned and said: "Take it with you? You mean..."

The one-armed earl nodded and said coldly: "We will march with this prince to solve the problem of the Freedom Alliance!"

"We take him to attack the city, take him to fight, and take him to kill the enemy!"

"Leave the difficult problem to those starmen holding the cross and double-star flag opposite Fort Liberty."

The Grand Duchess trembled and lost her voice: "What?"

The vassals all turned their attention to Thales.

Thales was startled and his face changed slightly.

"We will let possible enemies know on the battlefield that their prince is in our hands," Kierkegaard said in a cold voice:

"If they don't want to see any tragedy or accident happen, they'd better keep to themselves."

"Wait until we take care of those cowards in Freehold."

As his words fell, it seemed as if the hall was covered with a layer of ice and snow.

"ha!"

Monty laughed loudly: "I like this idea! Things that cannot be solved at the negotiation table must of course be solved on the battlefield!"

Thelma looked in disbelief and looked at Thales unconsciously, then at Kierkegaard.

Lisban and Nazer looked at each other, each thinking.

"Maybe this is a good idea," a few seconds later, the old Count Nazaire said calmly: "Indeed, madam, your original promise is very important."

"Prince Thales's safety is best not to be destroyed in our hands."

"Rather than involving all parties in awkward negotiations with unknown results, it is more effective to take the prince to the front line as a bargaining chip and make the opponent throw a trap on the battlefield."

The Earl of Lisban who was listening sighed.

"It makes sense: if Prince Thales had any accidents due to the battle with his own Star People," on the other side, Count Linna still had a calm expression, but his words were sharp. He looked at Selma's flustered expression and chuckled.

road:

"The responsibility is not on our side."

Thales closed his eyes again and exhaled.

When the ministers agreed to send troops, for a moment, he thought they had won.

However, accidents always happen suddenly.

The Grand Duchess's eyes widened and she shook her head subconsciously: "You guys, what are you going to do to him?"

Hearing the words of the Grand Duchess, several earls frowned.

"If the other side shows restraint," Kierkegaard's deep voice seemed to have some kind of power that made people shudder: "Then it will be the same as usual, just take him for a walk."

The hall was quiet for a moment.

Thelma swallowed her throat, and the Grand Duchess's voice sounded again: "What if the other side... doesn't restrain themselves?"

Count Linner sneered, and Count Curtson shrugged.

"Then do what we should do," Kierkegaard said coldly: "As long as we conquer Fort Liberty, everything will be over."
To be continued...