Xia Zoe finally rejected His Holiness the Pope's proposal.
He was going to go back to the Grand Duke's Mansion to pack up, and then immediately leave the Anas Empire.
After all, the empire will be very chaotic in the next period of time, he has no intention of participating, and it is the right time to leave here while the chaos is.
But the plan can never keep up with the changes - the port of the empire has been blocked by Orville and Archibald in advance, and no one is allowed to leave the empire by boat from the port without their orders.
Not to mention, the gates that can enter and exit the imperial city have long been firmly guarded by the knights and are heavily guarded.
Xia Zuoyi said to Fernandi, who was found from the port: "So, we can't leave the Anas Empire for the time being?"
Fernandi: "Yes, lord."
"Valke and I have ordered the soldiers to dismantle all the booths in the port, and the goods for sale have also been moved into the cabin..."
Everything is ready to travel back to the territory as soon as the order prohibiting ships from leaving the port is lifted.
Xia Zoe frowned.
"Ow."
Xue Tuan leaned over gently and gently rubbed the top of the little lord's furry head with his big head to comfort him.
Egg yolk wrapped his long tail around his waist, briquettes and brown sugar stood beside him and surrounded him, feeling the little lord's anger and depression again.
Xia Zoe sighed: "In that case, Fernandi, you order someone to return to the ship to inform Valk and Samuel to be optimistic about the fleet and strictly manage the entry and exit of soldiers and servants."
"The king's city is in chaos right now. It is very likely that someone will take this opportunity to do something..."
After all, the members of the royal family who once followed King Puli and committed wrongs together have their families, and they cannot wait to be captured by the knights of the royal city one by one knowing that they will die.
If they want to escape, they must find a way to do something.
For example, further chaos, confusion, and concealment were created in the royal city.
Or, in a chaotic place, no matter how careful some defenses are, there will always be a time when some defenses will slacken, and someone may find an opportunity to sneak into the outsider's boat to avoid being pursued at this time.
Fernandi went out with an order, and when he came in again, there were two people behind him—the chief steward of the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce, Vincent, and the grand duke's subordinate, Robert.
The two explained their intentions to Xia Zuoyi.
Vincent: "The leader will keep you safe within the empire."
"Also he wants to apologize to you in person...for everything...the leader understands that his choice has hurt you to a certain extent."
"He wants you to be under the protection of the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce, if possible..."
Robert: "The Anas Empire will be turbulent for a while afterwards."
"During this period, some people may fight back desperately, but the Grand Duke's residence is absolutely safe, and the Duke will ensure that you will not suffer any harm here."
The two looked at each other after speaking, and then looked away from each other as if nothing had happened.
Xia Zoe: "..."
He pinched his eyebrows with a headache: "No, I don't need the protection of the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce, and I can understand Bori... Mr. Leader's actions... "
"You go back, Vincent."
Vincent: Listen to the unfamiliar and distant title of "Mr. Leader"!
—Leader, after you changed back to your original name, you no longer even have the title of "Boris" that you are close to. It seems that you really have to express your apology to the little lord!
In view of Xia Zoe's firm attitude, Vincent finally bowed respectfully and left the Grand Duke's mansion.
Robert won the first confrontation without a fight.
Just as he was about to say something, he saw the little lord also wave his hand at him.
"You go too."
After Robert said "I hope you have a good rest tonight", he did not dare to turn around and leave.
Xia Zuoyi thought right, and the Anas Empire was indeed very chaotic.
Ordinary civilians living in the royal city are not allowed to go out. People dare not move around freely, for fear of being arrested by the knights of the royal city as suspects, locked up in prison and interrogated.
Xia Zoe thought that Archibald and Orville would be extremely busy during this period, but he unexpectedly saw Archibald the next day at the Grand Duke's mansion.
- He obviously managed to find time to come here.
Archibald hasn't closed his eyes and rested since last night, his golden hair was a little messy, and he was wrapped in a little chill that had not yet subsided in the early morning and the smell of blood lingering in his nose...
Xia Zuoyi stared at him: "Aren't you going to say something? Just keep looking at me like this, trying to make me dig something out of your face?"
Xia Zuoyi didn't speak politely.
Archibald's expression was obviously even darker: "Of course I want to say something, I want to apologize to you most, but I'm afraid you won't accept it..."
His voice was hoarse.
Of course Xia Zuoyi didn't want to accept it now, so he kept silent.
Archibald had too much to say to the people in front of him, but he also had more to deal with right away.
So after being relatively silent for a while, he handed a badge representing the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce to Xia Zoe.
"What is this for?"
Archibald: "I know that you most want to leave the empire now. With this badge here, the knights of the royal city guarding the port will no longer block your fleet."
"But be careful not to reveal the news in advance... In order to avoid people with intentions secretly boarding your ship... "
Xia Zuoyi finally reached out and took over the badge of the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce. He started with a heavy hand, and the word "Abel" was engraved on the back.
Obviously, this is also a badge that represents leadership, and it is not difficult to think of what can be done in the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce with this badge.
Archibald finally left and said: "I hope that after all the affairs of the empire are over, you can welcome me to go to your territory to express my apology in person."
Xia Zoe sat on the sofa and watched his back disappear into the doorway.
A bunch of fluffy or lying or lying on the ground, Brown Sugar jumped on the sofa beside Xia Zuoyi because of her small size, and put her small round head on his lap, and turned slightly sideways at this time. , revealing a soft belly.
Xia Zuoyi put his hand up and rubbed it, Brown Sugar narrowed his golden eyes, and his gradually long tail flicked and flicked.
A soft belly makes you feel good.
After a while, Judit, who had just gone out to send people away, came in again, followed by Orville.
Xia Zoe: "...Did you make an appointment with Archibald?"
Orville looked at Xia Zoey suspiciously, and then involuntarily set his eyes on a pile of furry bodies, he said, "I did see Archibald when I came in just now."
"But I didn't make an appointment with him...except for the plan to split the empire."
He finally added: "How do you think the independent territory is called Akiyajoli?"
Xia Zuoyi: "... No opinion at all, you don't have to ask me."
Orville nodded dispensably, and his light gray eyes stopped on his hand touching Brown Sugar's belly.
Immediately, he sat down on the sofa opposite Xia Zuoyi: "Last night, I saw His Holiness the Pope hug you and leave the banquet... Are you afraid?"
Xia Zoe shook her head.
Orville: "I thought you would leave the ducal residence and live with the Pope..."
"But here I promise you will not be hurt in any way, and no one dares to offend the Achiajoli family."
I'm just too lazy to change places.
Xia Zoe thanked him.
"You are Welcome."
Orville changed into a comfortable position.
He immediately handed a badge engraved with a roaring lion to Xia Zoe, and said, "This is the family badge of Akiya Yoli."
"Robert told me that you wanted to leave the Empire. With it, the knights in the port will no longer block your fleet."
Xia Zuoyi raised his eyebrows: "Archibald just gave me a badge representing the leader of the chamber of commerce."
He took out another and put it on the table.
Orville glanced at it: "Two are more effective."
Xia Zoe put away the two badges, and then he asked Orville what happened after he left last night.
Orville maintained the usual indifferent expression on his face: "His Majesty the King and Lady Jonah committed suicide after being forced by Archibald."
"The king's mistresses are all imprisoned, and his illegitimate sons will be beheaded after the turmoil is over."
"And Tosi Cavendish was killed by me myself."
Xia Zoe raised her head.
Orville: "He was trying to escape, just in the direction of my side."
"He's unlucky..." Xia Zuoyi didn't know what to say.
Orville continued: "And all the members of the royal family who were on the side of King Puley were also imprisoned and later convicted according to the situation, but their families have not been arrested at present..."
Orville obviously still has a lot of things to deal with, and after talking about the situation, he said a simple goodbye to Xia Zoe.
He hugged him and tried to touch Brown Sugar's little head, and then was avoided by Brown Sugar in disgust.
…
After Xia Zoe received the two badges, he immediately prepared to pack up and leave the Grand Duke's mansion. When he returned to the ship, he sent someone to tell His Holiness the Pope.
When the person sent came back, he received a letter from the Pope.
The letter reads - I wish him a smooth return journey, and he will visit him in the Territory of Desinia after the affairs of the Anas Empire are over.
Xia Zoe to this: "... "
You don't have to.
The turmoil in the Anas Empire continues.
On the other hand, after taking out two badges, Xia Zuoyi boarded the ship at night under the release and cover of the royal city knights, put away the springboard, and set sail.
More than half a month later, the fleet returned to Desinia territory smoothly.
at the same time.
The news about how the Anas Empire is now also came - with the support of the Pope, and with the preparations of Archibald and Orville, the Anas Empire was successfully divided.
Part of it is headed by the Grand Duke of Archiayoli, and it has become an independent territory, and some nobles of the empire are subject to this and become the vassals of the Grand Duke.
Part of it became the kingdom of Anas.
However, when the nobles who followed Archibald wanted to support him as king, they were rejected by him with no turning back.
Archibald made an astonishing decision - the Anas Empire ceased to exist, and the remaining Anas Kingdom was made Queen by Minina Lowry.
The decision undoubtedly sent waves within the divided empire.
However, the more unexpected news was behind—the Grand Duke of Agiayoli quickly annexed the small country of Hulcuta after establishing his territory.
A fight without gunpowder - His Majesty the King of Hurghada has voluntarily abdicated and has since become a vassal of the Akiyayoli family.
And when Archibald's identity was finally revealed, he changed from the previous behavior that most of the affairs of the Nagabi Chamber of Commerce were handled by Director Vincent, and began to show his ruthless means.
Since he was able to force his uncle King Puri and his own mother to commit suicide, he was even more ruthless towards others.
Some nobles who wanted to rebel against his decision to "make Minina Laurie the Queen of Anas Kingdom" were all suppressed in a short time, and they could no longer resist.
In the end, the Pope stepped in to quell the dispute.
His attitude was obvious—officially acknowledging the existence of Akiyayoli's realm and the identity of Queen Minina Laurie.