"Spiritual charm? Interesting! So where did you hear the news?"
Grand Duke Horton's face was still calm, but his heart was filled with uncontrollable killing intent!
"Where did the subordinate hear about it, you can report it to the Duke later, but now the subordinate wants to find out first, the Duke... Is it under the control of others!"
This time, Viscount Tiebi went straight to the showdown.
"Alfonso, what nonsense are you talking about? How could the Duke be controlled?"
Pluto was shocked, but he still couldn't believe it in his heart.
Duke Houghton didn't talk about getting along with him day and night, but they met often.
Judging from his performance, Duke Houghton's behavior and daily life were normal, and he didn't appear to be hypnotized at all.
Is there really such a miraculous spiritual power in the world
At this time, the entourage behind him was already pale, and his legs were about to sway.
What kind of fairy tale is this!
I thought it was just being pulled over to make soy sauce, at most it was to toast a few big guys to show their talents, but what did I hear
The dignified duke may have been controlled by others, and the one who stood up to question it was the most respected right-hand man under the duke's command...
Needless to say, this must have involved infighting in the highest circles of power in the empire.
This is already frantically testing on the edge of death...
If it is possible, he would like to escape from this room now, immediately, as a little transparent...
"Pluto, I don't want to believe it either, but I'm even more reluctant to take risks! So today, I must figure things out!" Viscount Tiebi said firmly.
Among the Duke's forces, Pluto has the right to speak under Duke Houghton, and with the Black Flag Guards in his hands, his status is extremely important.
As long as he can prove to him that Duke Houghton is indeed under control, then if the two join forces, there is hope to directly control the situation, and then slowly find a way to rescue the Duke.
"Me? Being controlled? Haha!" Grand Duke Horton suddenly shook his head and laughed.
"Alfonso, I know that you are dissatisfied with my support for the Second Prince, but you shouldn't use this inexplicable reason to force me to change my attitude.
And, are you sure, it's not you who is being controlled...? "
Archduke Horton's words surprised several people in the hall at the same time.
"I'd really like to ask, who have you come into contact with on this mission
It is said that the enemy you are facing this time is suspected to be backed by an advanced civilization. Are you sure that your spirit has not been affected by any unknown technology
Even if you are not affected, are you sure that the news you have heard is not a conspiracy that the enemy deliberately uses to confuse people and divide us? "
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Archduke Horton's thoughts just changed, and he has already thought of the key point of the matter.
The reversal of Viscount Tiebi's attitude was during the time when he left his territory, and the only task the other party performed during this time was the action aimed at the reunification of all things.
Then it is very likely... The news is leaked from the union of all things!
Viscount Tiebi was stunned when he heard the words, obviously not expecting the other party to hit him backwards.
Also, it makes sense...
If it weren't for the fact that there was something abnormal about the second prince's secret guard, Viscount Tiebi would have been really shaken.
Indeed, compared to the reclusive Archduke Horton, who has just come into close contact with a powerful extraterritorial civilization, and the other party is suspected of possessing advanced technology, Viscount Iron Wall is more likely to be controlled.
The "Xenogeneic Invasion" is not just an imagination in the film and television works in the Woolf Empire, and the number of times it has happened in history can't be counted on both hands.
The Empire even has an emergency response department similar to "Men in Black" specifically for this situation.
Pluto looked at Archduke Horton, and then at his friend who was at a loss for words.
Now the two sides are questioning each other, and they both come up with decent guesses, which...
Who is the good guy
Looking at the bewildered Pluto, Viscount Iron Wall knew that it was impossible for the loyal Pluto to stand on his side with just some guesswork.
"Lord Duke, since we all think we are not under control, why don't we all take a small test to prove our innocence?"
Archduke Horton's eyes flashed, and he looked at Pluto, who was beside him, and then at the shards of the Cowardice Stone on the ground.
Is this your reliance
He suddenly shook his head and laughed.
"Test? Sure, but... after you've got full control and a thorough examination of you!"
As soon as the words fell, Viscount Tiebi had numerous red dots on his forehead, heart, limbs, and torso.
Viscount Tiebi suddenly froze.
"Lord Duke! Don't!" Seeing this situation, Pluto was in a hurry.
This is the intelligent defense system in the living room. As long as Grand Duke Houghton has a thought, he can cut the Viscount Iron Wall into seventeen or eighteen sections.
Ignoring Pluto, Archduke Horton looked at Viscount Iron Wall as if disappointed.
"I don't know what you want to do, but haven't I taught you that you are only qualified to negotiate if the strength of the two sides is equal?"
Hearing this, Viscount Tiebi suddenly laughed.
"Haha! How dare the subordinates forget the teachings of the Duke, so before the subordinates came down, they made some arrangements in advance to give themselves some protection..."
He knew that he could never be taken out of this parlour for a so-called "full inspection".
Because if there is really a problem with the Duke, then there will be a hundred ways to frame himself and convict himself of being controlled by the enemy.
At that point, everything is really over.
"Oh? Come and listen?" Duke Horton narrowed his eyes.
"I released several comm buoys in different directions on the way, and there was a public statement of mine in it.
As long as they don't receive my release signal after three hours, they will announce my guess today through wide-area broadcast. It is estimated that the number of people who can receive it will exceed 10 billion.
I think, this is what you and the Highness do not want to see, right? "
Archduke Horton's heart skipped a beat.
"Oh yes, this news will also be reported to Pluto's fleet at the same time. If Pluto doesn't go back by then... I'm afraid..."
This is the double insurance that Viscount Ironwall gave himself and Pluto.
With this guarantee, if Duke Houghton wants to kill everyone present, then the huge public opinion storm and the riots of the Black Flag Team will probably be inevitable!
This will be a lose-lose situation.
As for accidentally dragging Pluto into danger...
I think the other party shouldn't mind, right
Viscount Tiebi said silently in his heart, sorry.
"You are really crazy, you are so reckless to achieve your goals, do you know what it is to slander an imperial duke and a prince
In addition, you know that the spread of these remarks will not only cause great distress to His Royal Highness the Second Prince, but even our Duke's Palace will be deeply mired in the quagmire.
Have you ever thought that if your judgment is wrong, how much impact will you have on me and the favorable situation I have worked so hard to create
You are being used, do you know that! "
Archduke Horton didn't jump into a rage, but just looked at Viscount Tiebi's eyes, and he hated that iron was not steel.
After a moment of silence, Archduke Horton sighed.
"Alas! The situation in the empire is complicated, and you don't know many inside stories and secrets, so you may not understand my support for the second prince.
But please, like on the battlefield, believe me, believe me, this is a trade-off for the Duke's House, for you, and for the future of our entire force! "
Archduke Horton's words were sincere, and even Pluto, who had just been slightly biased by Viscount Iron Wall's imposing manner, looked solemn.
"As of now, let me tell you the truth, His Majesty the Emperor's body has long been in trouble, and he has long been unable to control this turbulent empire..."
Archduke Horton once again threw a big thunder, which directly shocked everyone present.
Your Majesty... can't you
"Haha! However, an old majesty has no love for power, and also intends to divide and win over the power of the other princes, join forces to suppress the second prince who is the most threatening to his status, and maintain that fragile balance.
He only has his own power in his eyes, but do you know that if the empire continues to develop like this, it will be torn apart and even plunged into a protracted and all-out civil war
Could it be that the great boy under my command did not die in the battle with the machine race, but in the infighting with his own people? ' Duke Houghton shook his head and sighed.
"Yes! I admit that the duke's palace has my selfishness in supporting the second prince, but one emperor and one courtier, this selfishness also includes your future!
The second prince may not be the best candidate, but he is the most suitable candidate for us!
Pluto, tell me, what would you do if you were asked to choose
It is the emperor who chooses such an emperor who will also be buried with the empire when he dies,
Or choose the second prince who can end all this as soon as possible and make the empire great again? "
Both Pluto and Viscount Iron Wall were stunned.
In terms of political wisdom and control over people's hearts, even two people can't catch up with Duke Houghton.
They were completely convinced by this set of rhetoric for the country, their relatives, and their subordinates.
Even Nie Yun, who was observing secretly, had to give Grand Duke Horton a thumbs up when he saw this.
Wonderful!
Obviously it is Cao Amu who is self-respecting, but the few words that are true and false, plus the feelings of the family and the country, make him a Yue Wumu who is loyal to the country.
"Alfonso, the Duke is right, no matter what, you shouldn't use such a violent method to force the palace."
Nie Yun rolled his eyes in his heart.
have to! A good man was successfully misled, he voted for a good man...
And the party Viscount Tiebi, who was very firm just now, fell into self-doubt under the impeccable rhetoric of Grand Duke Houghton...
Could it be... am I really wrong