novelzi Chapter 68 - Don’t Be Too Clever
Chapter 68 - Don’t Be Too Clever
In the archives, Orson went past Arthas’s subordinates.
The two subordinates were
“After all, although the two of them are fiercely vying for power, the greatest power in the Empire is still held by His Majesty,” Orson smiled, and then also left.
Saint Roland City tonight was destined to be restless.
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On the other side, Orson returned to the dorm.
After finishing the day’s matters, it was already late into the night. The lights downstairs were still on, but Litte was no longer there.
Perhaps she had left the door unlocked, thinking he would be back at night.
Going upstairs, he gently pushed open Litte’s door. As expected, the little girl was already asleep.
He quietly came to Litte’s side.
Looking at Litte’s peaceful sleeping face, a smile appeared on Orson’s lips.
“Litte, everything I have done is for you. Next, it’s up to you,” Orson said softly.
He didn’t care if Litte, in her sleep, had heard him. Perhaps, it was precisely because she was asleep that Orson spoke like this.
In the upcoming conflict over the territories, on the main battlefield, if unnecessary, Orson would not easily make a move. It would depend on whether Litte’s growth had reached Orson’s expectations.
“I have set the stage for your inevitable victory. After you take over the game, what will you do?”
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On the other side, in the Imperial Palace.
The Imperial Palace was not quiet tonight.
Odysseus, Arthas, Elsa, Levi, and a host of military and political officials were all gathered together.
According to Lodi, he had always served Giovanni. The potion that Mudrick had before was also provided by Giovanni, who had him deliver it to Mudrick.
At first, everyone was not entirely convinced, but when Lodi accurately recounted the details of everything Giovanni had instructed him to do, everyone could no longer sit still.
“Is Giovanni planning a rebellion?!” General Scaloni, the representative of the military, said with a frown.
**”A Duke, of all people, resorting to such despicable tactics!”** Pope Levi was also very angry.
The war eighteen years ago had brought immense losses to the human border regions at that time, especially the eastern border. Levi was still a grand bishop at that time. He personally went to the front lines and witnessed the tragic state of the front lines with his own eyes.
And now, they learned that the source of this tragedy was actually a Duke from the human side. How could this not make people angry?
“Is this information reliable?” Arthas suddenly asked at this moment.
“If Lodi was truly that important, then why did Giovanni do nothing after he was captured or disappeared?”
As soon as Arthas finished speaking, the room immediately fell silent.
“Of course, if Giovanni truly made a mistake, then we can also take this opportunity to weaken the local forces led by Giovanni.” Seeing everyone looking at him with strange gazes, Arthas quickly stated his position.
“I don’t think there’s any room for doubt,” Elsa said at this moment.
“It was already evident from Giovanni’s attitude before. When fighting against the beastmen, he contributed the least. Furthermore, his son had many conflicts with other noble offspring before.”
“This kind of anomaly will only become a menace if he remains in the Empire.”
“However, resorting to military force will definitely disrupt the stability of the Empire that has lasted for thousands of years. Other dukes might take this opportunity to cause trouble then...” a civil official said with concern.
“You don’t need to worry about that,” Elsa said, looking at that person:
“Just confine the war to within Napoli’s territory. Furthermore, when Pope Levi excommunicates Giovanni, we will have a just cause.”
At this moment, Odysseus, who was sitting in the center, finally spoke.
“Contact Lucius.”
These words, when spoken, essentially meant Odysseus’s stance.
Indeed, Giovanni had done too many things that crossed the line.
“By the way, Arthas,” Odysseus turned his gaze to his son at this moment.
“I heard that you and that Giovanni had a very good relationship?”
“That’s not true, Father. That’s a false rumor,” Arthas quickly shook his head. “Furthermore, even if I had a good relationship with him before, that was before I knew he had done so many bad things.”
“Now he is a scourge to the Empire. Let alone a good relationship, even if he were my closest friend, I would not show mercy.”
“That’s good,” Odysseus nodded with satisfaction, then stood up from his chair.
After instructing everyone on what needed to be done, Odysseus looked at everyone again.
“It’s late. You can go back and prepare. As for Elsa, stay. Your father has something to tell you.”
“Yes,” Elsa heard this and nodded.
And Arthas glanced at the two of them, opened his mouth, preparing to explain something, but in the end, he did not say it. He just silently left with the others.
It wasn’t until everyone had left that Odysseus turned his back. He looked at the bright moon in the sky and slowly spoke, “Elsa, I know you have the help of a capable person.”
Elsa’s pupils widened.
“But, Elsa.”
“Sometimes, don’t be too clever for your own good. You may regard others as pawns, but are others not also using you?”
“Alright, that’s all I have to say. You may go back.”
After speaking, Odysseus left.