"...that's how it goes."
In the room that had become a mess from the fight just now, Colin told Marquis Garcia and Queen Midella about the agreement he had reached with Duke St. Grian.
"I think this is the best solution right now!" Queen Midella immediately stated.
She did not agree to force Gregory to abdicate from the very beginning, thinking that this would lead to a huge disaster, so she decisively left Dragon City, preparing to avoid this seemingly inevitable storm.
But now, Duke St. Grian's early intervention has turned things around a bit.
However, the Marquis of Garcia was obviously not satisfied with this condition, and he was still looking cold and silent at this time.
Obviously, as Vera's father, Marquis Garcia is more determined than anyone else to avenge his daughter.
"Garcia!" Seeing this, Queen Midella persuaded again, "We are only letting Gregory go temporarily. Duke St. Gerian has already promised that as long as the Orc Empire is defeated, the current crisis will be resolved." In an urgent crisis, she is willing to join hands with us to liquidate Gregory!
So, for the sake of the overall situation of the empire, can't you be patient for a little longer? "
Marquis Garcia finally raised his head, looked at his sister, and said, "If I say I can't, do you think I'm not rational?"
Queen Midella originally wanted to avoid this question, but after thinking about it, she still said frankly:
"Garcia, you are really not rational in this matter. You must know that the core of politics lies in compromise..."
"I really don't know much about politics." The Marquis Garcia interrupted lightly, "But years of battlefield experience have taught me a truth-war opportunities are always fleeting. If I miss this time, I may completely lose defeat." opportunity for the enemy."
Queen Midella defended: "Politics is different from the battlefield..."
"How much difference can there be?" Marquis Garcia retorted firmly, "Can you guarantee that Duke St. Grian will fulfill his promise in the future
Even if she is willing to fulfill her promise, how do you know if she will die in this war
Even if she doesn't die, she is willing to keep her promise, but after this battle, the Western Territory will inevitably be devastated. Does she still have the energy to help us again
The East is on our side now, but after this war
The power of the lords will definitely suffer heavy losses in this war, but the church will not suffer much losses. Even Gregory will take advantage of the time when the lords are too busy to take care of themselves in this war to expand the power of the church.
At that time, the situation in the empire will change completely. Are you sure you can still liquidate Gregory smoothly
Moreover, if we reach a settlement with the church now, we will never be able to use this reason to attack Gregory again in the future.
If we miss this great opportunity, perhaps we will forever miss the best opportunity to defeat Gregory.
I really don't understand politics, but I know that on the battlefield, wasting opportunities is tantamount to giving up hope of victory, because the enemy will not foolishly wait for you to find opportunities again, they are also constantly looking for your weaknesses, waiting for them When you find it, you won't show mercy! "
Queen Midella opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know how to refute Marquis Garcia.
Seeing this, Colin secretly sighed.
He knew that the only thing that could make Marquis Garcia change his mind at this time was the news that Vera had already woken up.
So, Colin had no choice but to say:
"His Royal Highness, Lord Marquis, there is actually a piece of news that I have been keeping from you..."
"What?"
Colin touched the tip of his nose, and said frankly: "The Duke of St. Hilde has actually woken up..."
"What?!"
The Marquis of Garcia and Queen Midella screamed at the same time, and at the same time looked at Colin with piercing eyes, wanting to confirm that he was not joking.
Colin smiled with a guilty conscience and explained: "Of course I didn't mean to hide the two of you, it's just that when the Duke woke up, we had already declared war on Gregory. Wouldn't the breath just brought up be completely vented.
We also have no reason to unite the northern lords and their subjects, let alone force the church to make concessions.
Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, I concealed the news.
I am very sorry for the trouble this has caused you... ”
After finishing speaking, Colin immediately bowed deeply, but even with his head down, he could feel the fiery gaze of Marquis Garcia shooting directly at the back of his head, as if it was going to burn a hole in it...
Queen Midella giggled: "Count Angelet, your hand is really beautiful!"
"Where, where..." Ke Lin said with a smile, "I just want to prevent the situation from really getting out of control, and this news can also restore it.
Now that the army of the Orc Empire has officially dispatched troops, it is inappropriate for us to entangle with the Church.
And with the mediation of the Duke of St. Grian, I think we should really change to a more peaceful strategy... "
"Indeed." Queen Midella swept away the gloom before, and her whole body cheered up, "Garcia, since Vera is fine, there is no need for you to be so anxious to seek revenge from Gregory, right?"
The Marquis of Garcia glared at Colin, and did not answer Queen Midella's question, but his aura had subsided a lot, and the silence he showed at this time was actually a kind of acquiescence.
Colin quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Master Marquis, don't worry, we are also forced by the situation this time, and let Gregory go for now, but we will definitely have to settle this account with him in the future."
Empress Midora put her cheeks in her hands, and added after hearing the words: "However, I think Garcia's point of view just now is indeed reasonable. Even if we let Gregory go this time, we cannot allow him to explode in the future. During the orc war, they took the opportunity to develop the power of the church, and even deliberately sabotaged it to delay it."
Colin thought for a while, and said: "We can also bring the church into this war, such as the Knights Templar, and we can ask the army under the control of the church to follow the imperial army to the western border for support."
Queen Midella frowned, and said with some concern: "This is a good way to bring the church down, but the question is, will Gregory be so angry that the Northern Territory offended Gregory this time, and let the Templars Tuan did some irrational behavior at a critical moment?"
Colin smiled faintly, showing his eight snow-white teeth, and said, "Don't worry, as long as the Knights Templar go out, I'll have a way to deal with them!"
Queen Midella looked at Colin who was full of confidence, and said with a smile: "Okay, you are an expert on the battlefield, so you should do it this way. The two conditions you asked Duke St. Grian to convey to you, Northern Diocese It shouldn't be a problem to be independent. No matter how unwilling Gregory was, he could only hold his nose and agree.
But it may be difficult for him to make a public apology. After all, it would deal a devastating blow to his personal authority and even the prestige of the church.
Therefore, when it comes to formal negotiations, we can change this condition to the Knights Templar going out with the army, presumably Gregory will not object. "
"Okay." Colin nodded, then realized something, and said, "Your Highness, it looks like you don't plan to return to Winter City, do you?"
"Not coming back." Queen Midella gave Colin a coquettish look, "Since Vera has awakened, there is no need for me to take care of her."
Colin smiled, and secretly complained in his heart—
You feel that the danger has been lifted, so you are reluctant to leave the political center of the empire.
(end of this chapter)