But in reality, he couldn't find any reason to kill him! Because the Douglas family was at the end of their rope, and Mozo, the "enemy", was their last straw.
At the same time, he didn't dare to take action, because he didn't dare to take action against this monster who faked his death and killed an angel and the Prime Minister of the Empire, this evil wolf who had terrorized all countries three hundred years ago!
He was afraid that this was also the other party's plan!
The evil wolves from the north were already infinitely terrifying in their eyes, especially after they had died and resurrected one after another!
Yes, as Mozo speculated, young Lord Douglas knew that he was also the old Wolf Lord.
As for why Emperor Heather did not disclose this matter, it was because he was waiting to confirm Cromwell's "arrangement" before announcing this major victory to the world.
Emperor Heather was scared by him in the past. Not sure that he really had no backup plan, Emperor Heather really did not dare to act rashly.
And Lord Douglas Jr. was also reluctant to kill Mozzo, not because he did not want to avenge his father, but because killing him would not only be of no help to reality, but would also encourage the emperor's cruelty and exploitation.
Young Lord Douglas could even infer that if he could really kill the other party, the emperor would smile and give the heads of his entire family to the Lorraine people as an apology the next day.
The man sitting on the throne had fallen into almost insane indulgence and self-confidence when he thought he had defeated the Wolf family!
In this case, why would he sacrifice the Douglas family for such an emperor
It can be seen that up to this moment, young Lord Douglas's thoughts were no longer completely biased towards the royal family and Heather.
So, he tried hard to support his body on the throne, and asked Mozo with aggressive eyes:
"What can you do? Or what can we get?"
Mozo said truthfully:
"Hather's north and south are isolated, and the Douglas family is completely independent. You will no longer be Heather's vassal, you will be your own monarch."
Hearing this, young Lord Douglas laughed on the throne, a happy and almost crazy laugh:
"Hahahaha, hahahaha! OK, OK, OK!"
After laughing, he completely suppressed the smile in his eyes and instructed his knights:
"Call our vassals, all those who have sworn allegiance to us!"
Since you are unkind, then I will be unjust!
This is Lord Douglas Jr.’s final choice!
Hearing this, Mozo couldn't help but sigh in his heart. If possible, he really didn't want to go to this step, because in this way, his previous efforts to fake his death and disappear would most likely be wasted.
Although he has the opportunity to continue hiding later, his operating space is limited and it is easy for him to "turn over".
But Emperor Heather's ruthlessness and blind self-confidence forced him to come and arrange these things, because once he allowed the other party to do whatever he wanted, even if he could get a short period of peace, in the future that person who was full of unparalleled achievements in his mind would definitely launch a shocking war that would affect the surrounding countries!
Although the two guardian knights felt a little uneasy about this decision, they finally lowered their heads and stepped back to start arranging this matter.
The Douglas family was indeed stripped of their titles, but their influence on the fiefdom was not so great that it would completely collapse in just a few days. There were such outrageous nobles, but the Douglas family was obviously not one of them.
The vassal officials were also unwilling to be arranged at will by the emperor, so when the master issued the call, the vassal officials scattered across the country chose to keep the appointment despite their doubts.
Of course, the Douglas family used this gathering as a reason for the last gathering, in order to part ways in peace.
At this point, it is both doubtful and undoubted whether to do this.
However, when this news was hurriedly sent to Emperor Heather, who was sitting happily watching the clouds and winds rise, he just smiled disdainfully and said:
"Let them go. They are not that stupid. But if they are, then you can't blame me for being merciless."
Preserving the Douglas family's wealth, retaining their main city, Antler Castle, and promising to restore their reputation and title at a later time was his last concession for the sake of Prince Douglas.
If these people don't know how to cherish, then don't blame him for being ruthless.
After all, his goal is to make Heather become a powerful empire comparable to the Duze Dynasty after annexing the Northern Commercial Alliance and Loran!
As a mortal, he accomplished a feat that only kings and gods were qualified to undertake!
When was the last time someone did something like this? Ah, it was during the War of the Four Gods! And the four nations at that time were able to do this with the help of the four great churches and the gods behind them, right
Now he has to accomplish such a great feat by himself without relying on any gods. Just thinking about it makes him extremely excited!
Thinking of this, he began to expect the Douglas family to be a little "stupid".
Because this gave him more reasons and legitimacy to continue to attack the nobles. The country's fiefdoms were completely in the hands of the powerful nobles.
This was extremely hard to accept for him, who had been severely cheated by the eastern nobles and butchers!
His ultimate dream is to make his empire no longer have any powerful nobles in the future! All territories are directly under the royal family!
After being immersed in his sweet dream for a while, Emperor Heather suddenly had an idea and said to his subordinates:
"Let those vassals go to the Deerhorn Castle, and let our generals in Douglas Territory recall the soldiers stationed on the important roads. Let them just hold their positions."
This is the emperor's reminder and expectation.
He was reminding the Douglas family that he knew what they were going to do, and he was also expecting the Douglas family to ask, "I've let you go like this, why don't you take action?"
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In the hall of Deerhorn Castle, the vassals of the Douglas family gathered together again after their master's family met with disaster.
They either looked at their companions suspiciously, or shouted something excitedly, or sat calmly in their seats with their eyes closed.
But no matter how everyone here behaves, all of them are feeling excited and uneasy at the same time.
They are all wondering what the master of the house does!
Finally, with a voice:
"Silence! Lord Douglas has arrived!"
All the vassal officials fell silent, then stood up and looked towards the main seat. There, they saw young Lord Douglas walking over accompanied by two guardian knights.
But what puzzled them even more was that there were three people in black robes standing below young Lord Douglas.
The other person's face was hidden under the hood, so it was impossible to see their faces clearly, but judging from their figures, they should be a man and two women.
As young Lord Douglas sat on his throne, all the vassals subconsciously held their breath.
They knew that the biggest highlight of the day was coming!
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Facing his vassal states, Lord Douglas the Younger did not choose to stand up, but sat in his seat.
Because what he was about to say tonight was undoubtedly a big gamble for him.
And it was a gamble that involved the entire family!
Although this was a desperate move, it was still terrifying. He was shaking all over and could only sit in a chair to calm himself down.
Little Lord Douglas, who was sitting on the throne at this moment, seemed to be very confident, but if one looked carefully, one would find that his palms were constantly rubbing the armrests of the throne.
After a long while, young Lord Douglas, who had adjusted his mood, looked at everyone present and said:
"My Lords, first of all, I would like to thank you for being willing to come here at this time."
"This undoubtedly shows that you gentlemen still remember the oath you made to our family."
Hearing this, everyone's pupils began to shrink. There was no doubt about it, little Douglas wanted it!
Just as they expected, young Lord Douglas finally stood up after saying this. At this point, the fear in his heart and the trembling in his body gradually disappeared.
All that's left is a fire!
Looking at the many vassals who were loyal to the Douglas family, young Lord Douglas shouted loudly with his eyes gradually becoming determined:
"I think you all are well aware of our current predicament. The man on the throne wants to deprive us of our territory, strip us of our titles, and plunder our wealth! This is the legitimate right that our ancestors have earned for us!"
"This was originally the covenant between our ancestors and the royal family of Heather, but the owner of the throne wants to tear it all apart!"
"I can't tolerate this, so I want Douglas to be independent! I want to repeat what the eastern nobles did back then! I want to make that treacherous emperor regret it!"
As he continued speaking, Lord Douglas walked directly to the steps and shouted to the many vassals below:
"Would you like to join me?"
After saying this, he eagerly waited for the response from his vassals.
But what made him feel disappointed was that although most of the vassal officials were willing to move, no one spoke out to support him, and no one expressed on the spot that they would continue to follow him.
They all lowered their heads in silence and glanced at their companions out of the corner of their eyes.
The Douglas family had no ability to resist the emperor. The soldiers and extraordinary people of the vassal states were indeed a considerable force.
But the Douglas family no longer has any angels or even demigods.
As they were not of the High Sequence, they did not have the courage to rebel against the Emperor, even if that meant breaking their oath.
After all, breaking an oath is shameful, but if you don't break the oath, your family may be wiped out.
So when Lord Douglas finished talking about his plan, all the vassals lowered their heads in silence. They were also angry, but the lack of a high sequence made them dare not show it...
Such a reaction made young Lord Douglas feel extremely cold in his heart.
Is it going to fail like this
Is the Douglas family really beyond redemption
He has obviously made such a great decision!
Mozo kept observing the expressions of his vassals calmly.
Obviously, they were also indignant about their own experiences and the experiences of their master's family. Their willingness to be summoned also showed that they still recognized the Douglas family as their master.
However, the lack of a high-sequence Douglas family made them afraid to follow. After all, this seemed to be a war doomed to fail.
It seems like it's time for me to make my debut.
Mozo raised his hand and placed it on his hood, ready to make his debut at this moment of complete silence.
But just when he was about to reveal his identity.
A fat old man suddenly shouted at the silent vassals:
"What's wrong? Are the vassals of the Douglas family all a bunch of wimps? Anyone with a discerning eye knows why the old master died! That damn emperor doesn't care about the old master's achievements, so that's fine."
"He actually dared to deprive the Douglas family of their fiefdom and title. Not only are you vassals of the old master, but you are also the direct victims of this deprivation of title! And you are keeping silent now?"
"A bunch of wimps! Trash! Worthless parasites without any honor!"
The fat old man continued to insult the vassal officials present, and at the same time he approached young Lord Douglas.
Seeing the old man approaching, young Lord Douglas couldn't help but said in surprise:
"Lord Horn!?"
The fat old man smiled and waved his hand:
"Don't call me sir. I'm just a useless, old, fat border noble. But, my lord, if you want, I and my three thousand soldiers can fight for you!"
As he spoke, the fat old Viscount Horn was about to kneel down to salute young Lord Douglas and present his sword.
To symbolize the handover of his military power.
But tonight was indeed going to be full of twists and turns, just as when Mozo was about to appear on the stage, when Viscount Horn was about to kneel down and offer his sword, someone else jumped out.
Mozo also knew that man, Earl Bighorn Groen, one of the most powerful vassals of the Douglas family.
"Lord Horn, and Lord Douglas. I hope you can understand that it is not that we cannot see the reality, nor that we must betray our oath. However, please understand that we cannot win!"
The Earl of Bighorn Sheep raised his finger and pointed at the vassal behind him, speaking with great emotion:
"Everyone here is holding back their anger. We all know why the old master died, but please look at the reality. Without the old master, we no longer have the capital to fight against the empire."
"Your actions will only lead to our demise!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the vassals who were about to kneel down after being told to do so by Viscount Horn began to waver again.
The human heart is so strange, sometimes it is very firm, and sometimes it is very fragile.
Especially when this matter concerns one's own life and property.
The fat Viscount Horn stopped his actions and turned to look at Earl Groen. The difference in title did not allow him to show due respect.
Instead, he spat on the ground in disdain because of the other party's words:
"Bighorn sheep, the bighorn sheep of Rockwall Castle, the indomitable bighorn sheep. I once admired you and your family very much, but now it seems that you are nothing more than a soft-footed sheep with nothing but a show."
This sentence made the Bighorn Earl very angry:
"Watch your words, Viscount Horn! You are speaking to a count!"