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Nah, nevermind…

It’s not that I’m a coward; it’s just that this female member of parliament and I aren’t on the same side anyway. She opposes the replacement order, but I want it passed—why should I blindly support her?

Besides, I’m still a prince, and someday I’ll be king. There are so many members of parliament watching me from below. If someone makes me cry in such an important setting and I lose face, how will I ever command respect when I ascend the throne?

So… lucky you, for now, bigger priorities take precedence. This time, I’ll let you off! I glared fiercely… but after sneaking a peek at Leon and realizing I lack my uncle’s backing, the Freckled Prince lowered his head, starting to pick at his nails.

“Your Highness?!”

When Joshua had earlier slammed his hand on the table, the senior female MP thought he was about to rise up and defend justice, rebuking the proxy speaker for his antics. Her heavily made-up face lit up with surprise.

But alas, Joshua slapped the armrest, stared hard, and acted as if he was going to uphold fairness—but ultimately did nothing, not even letting out a peep. The senior MP couldn’t hold back her shock and anger, shouting loudly: “Prince Joshua!

The meaning of your presence here representing the royal family is to supervise the parliament for His Majesty the King! To prevent people like him from acting recklessly! If you don’t stand up now, what becomes of the royal family’s dignity?”

“…”

That’s right!!!

Hearing the senior MP’s words, the Freckled Prince suddenly snapped back to reality. If he didn’t speak up now and appeared scared, it would bring shame to the royal family and deal a fatal blow to his personal prestige! But this thought barely lingered before being extinguished by Leon’s slightly surprised expression.

Let them strike; there’s nothing wrong with striking back. Moreover, judging by his expression, he’s clearly waiting for me to “strike”! If I ignore this matter, I’ll only lose face. But if I get involved, I’ll first get slapped hard and then lose face even more spectacularly.

Since either way I can’t preserve my dignity, why would I willingly walk into a beating? That would be pure idiocy…

“It seems Prince Joshua also agrees with my temporary proposal.”

Standing on the main platform for quite some time, noticing that no matter how much the senior MP shouted, Joshua refused to open his mouth, keeping his head down while nervously picking at his fingers, Leon sighed disappointedly and turned around, gesturing toward the crowd.

“Bring two soldiers over. She’s no longer a member of the Upper House, she has no right to stay here… drag her out!”

“You?! Who do you think you are?!

Realizing two guards were approaching to escort her away, the senior MP erupted in fury, gripping the podium tightly with both hands, screaming hysterically:

“I am a baron of the kingdom! My family has been a member of the Upper House for two hundred years! You have no authority to revoke my membership! And you two! Damn it! Don’t touch me! Get lost!”

Perhaps they’d never dealt with such a special situation before. Faced with the MP’s resistance, the two guards were momentarily stumped.

This person is clinging onto the podium, making it hard to pull her away, yet she remains a noble lord despite losing her parliamentary seat. They can’t exactly knock her unconscious, can they? After trying to yank her, which tore her dress and exposed her shoulder, the guards dared not pull anymore and helplessly looked to Leon, hoping the mighty proxy speaker could offer some advice.

What? Can’t handle such a simple task without my guidance? Noticing the guards’ pleading looks, Leon shook his head helplessly and pulled a rope from his pocket, handing it to them.

“???”

“Don’t you get it?”

Seeing the confused guards, Leon sighed again, pointing at the senior MP who was hugging the podium and wailing: “She won’t let go of the podium, so tie her to it and carry them both away. Problem solved.”

Ohhh!

With the proxy speaker’s guidance, the guards immediately understood. Following Leon’s instructions, they used the rope to bind the senior MP to the podium and carried both away.

“Move aside!”

Shoving the trembling Freckled Prince aside to make room for half his butt, Leon dumped the stack of documents onto the wide royal throne. Amidst the horrified gazes of countless MPs, he picked up the gavel again, knocking twice on the small golden bell and announced cheerfully:

“Alright, let’s continue our meeting!”

“…”

Wait, continue what kind of assembly? Facing Leon’s enthusiastic invitation, seeing the Freckled Prince whose face had turned blue but dared not utter a word, the MPs below completely lost their composure.

You just raised your left hand, then your right, and declared it passed by a two-thirds majority. Joshua lacks backbone and doesn’t dare oppose you directly. So now, isn’t the Upper House just your one-man show? Anyone who opposes you gets expelled on the spot, tied up like a pig, and carried away. Who dares to challenge you? You could just pass whatever you want yourself, so why bother us at all?” Mr. Proxy Speaker!”

Facing Leon’s tyranny, an old gray-haired MP stood up and sarcastically mocked:

“This Upper House session under your chairmanship will surely be recorded in the kingdom’s history! Whether it’s the replacement order or the proposal to expand suffrage, decide whatever you want. We’re bowing out!”

“Hmm, see ya later, no hard feelings.”

Unbothered by the insult, Leon glanced around politely and suggested:

“Anyone else who opposes the replacement order and the expansion of suffrage can leave together with him.

Don’t worry, I won’t strip you of your parliamentary seats. Parliament is a place for free speech. Feel free to leave without fear of retaliation.”

“Since Mr. Proxy Speaker has said so, we shall bid farewell as well.”

After hearing Leon’s words, another MP stood up and walked towards the door.

One after another, MPs stood up, leaving early with grim faces, occasionally muttering curses.

“Absurd!”

“Just because you’re a duke doesn’t mean you can act recklessly! His Majesty will never tolerate such behavior!”

“This matter is far from over today!”

Fondling the horns of the black goat, watching soul after soul depart with dark purple auras through the door, Leon observed the cleaner atmosphere in the parliamentary hall and couldn’t help but feel oddly refreshed.

“Gentlemen!”

Once most of the opposing MPs had left, Leon tapped the gavel and modestly reflected:

“I didn’t realize so many opposed me. It seems I truly am unfit to be chairman. I deeply regret this…

Therefore, I hereby declare a temporary recess. Please remain where you are. Prince Joshua and I will visit the royal palace to fetch someone qualified to preside over this session!” (Chapter End)