NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12: Son of the Era
The great era was coming, and turmoil had already been stirring across the Keltos Continent.
Everything that happened on the Kolin Peninsula was just a small ripple compared to the heavy military standoff in the Northern Continent.
However, today's ripples could turn into tomorrow's tsunamis. It was just a matter of time, but few people could understand this.
*When you have nothing, you possess the courage to fight the world because you have nothing to lose. That might be when you are at your strongest.*
*When you are wealthy, you tend to become cautious, because there are many things you can lose but not much to gain. That could be when you are at your weakest.*
The entire High Court was in an uproar, and everyone was discussing. Whether they were Blood Clan Nobles, Blood Clan Lords, Blood Clan freemen, or freemen of various other races, even slaves, everyone was discussing.
"I really can't believe it, the elders said, 'We need time to discuss, we can't immediately answer your question.' Guess how he responded?"
"How did he respond?"
"He said, 'Alright, I will give you time.'"
The people in the tavern burst into uproar.
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"That was not a trial, not at all."
"Jones Gruglu is essentially the Lich King. The Elder Council has no way to judge him. He may appear respectful, but that's just the surface. He knows his identity, and so do the elders. It was a diplomatic negotiation. He did not leave any room for maneuvering, the whole process, I only heard threats. I was there at the scene."
The nobles at the tea party were all stunned.
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"The Elder Council is our mutual ancestor, how can he discredit the Elder Council?"
"That's just how it is for us, he already has a dual identity. The Blood Clan laws no longer apply to him. The so-called obedience is just superficial. He even said he'd strip us of the comfortable life we've always had."
"Will the Elder Council listen to him?"
"I don't know, but because of his speech, the Elder Council has postponed announcing the decision."
The speaker shook his head helplessly.
The listeners fell silent.
Freedom, a good life, justice, these things can only convince oppressed slaves, they have no meaning to slave owners because they already possess them.
However, the message of the Elder Council postponing the decision was undeniable.
If a word had to be used to describe the Blood Clan members in the High Court at this moment, it would be "holding one's breath." Yes, holding one's breath. The Blood Clan members of the entire High Court were holding their breath. The shock was greater than the initial appearance of Giant Snake City.
Unlike a day ago, no one was gloating anymore, because the Elder Council's attitude had informed everyone that despite this being a child, this was a child capable of wrestling with their supreme Elder Council.
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"Do we still need to place spies around Prince Louis's castle?"
"No need, withdraw them all." Prince Harries sighed and responded softly, "There is no point anymore, the Elder Council is taking over this matter completely, our actions are now irrelevant."
"What if the Elder Council really agrees with what he said?"
"Then... we can only make peace with him and strive to have a place in the new reform." Prince Harries said with a grim expression.
It was a difficult decision, but that was the reality.
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"Why is this happening? I really don't understand. Didn't the Elder Council know his strength before the hearing began? How could they change their decision because of a few words?" Tiris was already beating his chest and stamping his feet.
"The elders certainly knew. Do you remember the part he mentioned about Blood Clan reform?"
"That part couldn't even convince me, let alone the elders."
"That part alone indeed lacked persuasiveness, but combined with another part, it became convincing. He indirectly replied to the Elder Council that if they enforced it, it would inevitably lead to war. Even if he lost, he would still fight. 'Promise, more important than life.' Feel the meaning of this statement."
"Hmm...? I don't get it."
"The necessity for Blood Clan reform was influenced by the continent's situation affecting the Blood Clan. The Elder Council's assumption was that the continent's situation wouldn't affect the Blood Clan. After all, we haven't been affected much for the past millennia. But... if he insisted on declaring war, it would inevitably affect us. Changing the premise leads to a completely different conclusion. The elders must discuss the potential situation that could arise."
Tiris was stunned, gazing at his frivolous brother Isido: "Who told you this? Surely you didn't come up with it yourself."
"Louis."
"Prince Louis? He is Adelle's father, you actually kept in touch with him?"
"Only just connected with him a day ago." Isido spread his hands and said, "His intention is to plead. After all, if the hearing had indeed been decided by the elders from the start, whatever Jones chose, they would be in a terrible situation. Although it seems now, they might be in a worse situation. Hahaha."
Tiris breathed heavily, her eyes slowly narrowing.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
"Come in."
Walking in was a burly Blood Clan Waiter. He respectfully bowed to Tiris and Isido, then said, "Miss, young master. The master has instructed me to inform you to cease all actions against Giant Snake City. Until the situation becomes clear, take no further action. Maintain silence."