I will be crowned king

By the time the Queen Mother arrived at the headquarters on Whitehall Street in her dusty disguise, the police guarding the gate had already been completely withdrawn, and not even a single person could be seen.

This made Anne Herrider, who was already frightened, even more nervous... But then the deputy director of the Whitehall Street Police told her that this was exactly the tactic used by the ruling lord to hide the truth; too many police officers could easily arouse the suspicion of outsiders, and thus I guessed that Anson Bach was imprisoned here - the real garrison was already on standby nearby, and could be assembled immediately at a signal.

Although I don't know if the police army that the other party said "is ready to take orders at any time" exists, it still made the Queen Mother feel a little relieved.

Arriving outside the prison door, before walking in, a familiar figure was walking out of it.

Ludwig's face was tense as he pushed the door open. The sleeves of both hands were pulled down to the elbow joints by him. The dirty military uniform did not hide the whip, saber and revolver on his waist. His shoulders were slightly hunched. The sound of gasping seemed to prove that he had just gone through some strenuous exercise.

The most eye-catching thing was that he wiped the dirt on his hands with a rag as he walked... dark red, sticky dirt.

Under the dim light, the Queen Mother, whose heart was tense, still forced herself to remain calm and pretended to turn a blind eye.

"Your Majesty." Ludwig stuffed the rag into his pants pocket with his backhand, stood still and bowed his head in salute: "He is inside, waiting for you."

"Don't worry, you're still awake and very conscious."

These somewhat incomprehensible words made Anne Heritage feel frightened again... The predecessor of the Whitehall Street police was the Guards, and she had heard of the many ways those people used to harass people.

What's more, the ruling lord in front of him is also a cannibal. Not only did he publicly use cannons to suppress the rebellion in Clovis City, he was also said to be ruthless on the front lines. Any officer who disobeyed orders would be shot to death in public by him.

The Queen Mother couldn't help but twitch her throat when she thought of this, but she still pretended to be calm on the surface: "Very good, my lord in power, you have proven your loyalty to the throne with your actions."

"I will report this to His Majesty the King and grant you rewards and honors worthy of such merit."

A contemptuous smile flashed across Ludwig's face, which was lowered, but he bowed his head even further respectfully: "Everything is what I should do, and I don't dare to ask for credit from His Majesty."

You will get what you deserve with your own hands, so why blackmail a dead man?

As soon as he finished speaking, the courageous Anne Herred passed by him and walked towards the cell that was so dark that no light could be seen.

"boom--!"

The sound of a heavy door closing sounded, and Ludwig straightened up, his expression returning to his usual arrogance and calmness.

Adjutant Roman immediately approached: "Sir..."

"Go tell the people in the various police offices on Whitehall Street that if you see thugs attacking this headquarters, don't resist. They can smash whatever they want. If you can, you might as well join them." Ludwig arranged: "Important The documents, have all the prisoners in the cells been moved?"

"It's all finished."

Roman nodded slightly: "We asked the police who came to set up defenses to take away the last batch of prisoners, and at the same time let go of a few representatives of the National Assembly who had gathered to cause trouble."

"Very well, let them make trouble and celebrate their so-called victory." Ludwig breathed a sigh of relief: "The more trouble there is, the better. Maybe we can get some food from someone who is causing trouble for us." Kutou, let’s see if he has the ability to control the riot he started.”

While speaking, he couldn't help but show a somewhat triumphant smile, as if he had seen someone's messy head.

But Roman on the opposite side noticed something else: "Sir, your hands..."

"Ah, are you talking about this?" Ludwig casually handed over the rag:

"Next time when I bring food to that guy, just rum and grilled sausages, apples stewed in mulled wine or something like that... The tableware and wine utensils in the cell are also very old, you see, it's all over my hands. yes."

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In the cold and gloomy cell, the shivering Queen Mother finally saw the target of her trip: Anson Bach was sitting on a chair that looked small and uncomfortable, with handcuffs and shackles on his clothes. There were dark stains and a large bruise on his face at the corners of his eyes.

Combined with Ludwig's appearance when he went out just now, Anne could almost directly figure out everything that happened before she came.

"My Lord Guard, why are you doing this?"

Although she was angry and proud in her heart, the Queen Mother still showed a trace of sympathy on her face: "You can obviously avoid all of this. I even specifically told the royal guards responsible for executing the order that if you are willing to leave, I will let you go. escape."

"Hand over the Storm Legion and give up all your previous political resources, and you can take the wealth you have accumulated to your hometown in the countryside and live a carefree life; this is the escape route I gave you, but in the end you didn't do anything about it. I gave up without mercy.”

"That's right, because I know that's not true." Anson raised his bruised eyes:

"Once the army and my current status are gone, not to mention my relatives with the same surname Bach, even I may become your prisoner at any time and be labeled as a traitor - no matter what, I will die. I think that would be too much trouble.”

"The ring of order is above, you know I won't do this!"

Queen Anne looked very angry: "You have my leverage, and I have yours... This is a tacit understanding, isn't it, my lord? I am willing to abide by this tacit understanding, and I think it is fair."

"This is not fair at all, my Majesty the Queen Mother." Anson shook his head: "Only you and I know this secret. If I die... you will be safe."

"...that is to say."

The Queen Mother narrowed her eyes slightly, and her anger was palpable: "The reason why you have the confidence to come here and become my prisoner is because as soon as you die, my secret will be exposed... right?"

Anson didn't speak, just looked at her silently.

So Anne Herred became even more angry: "Okay... very good, well done, you are worthy of being a loyal minister certified by that bastard Carlos... He is indeed a loyal minister, a loyal minister!"

"You don't need to speak so loudly, Your Majesty." Anson stared at her: "Since you and I both know that you will not kill me, why do you still have to make the relationship so tense?"

"Me? Is this my fault?!"

The Queen Mother's eyes widened: "I gave you the rank of lieutenant general, gave you and Sophia the Army Department, and gave you the official position of chief of the Royal Guards - a young man under thirty years old, don't you think you have The grace is already too much to add?!”

"But even so, someone still resolutely betrayed his king and queen mother, and betrayed the person he claimed to be sworn to protect in the inner court." Anne Herred was trembling with anger: "Despicable and shameless, this world How could there be such a greedy and despicable guy like you in the world?!"

"The thing is...I didn't betray you, Your Majesty."

Anson's voice was as calm as ever: "If I really want to do that, I just need to tell the National Assembly the truth about the assassination of His Majesty Carlos II, and everything will be over; but I didn't, right?"

"That's because you're afraid that I'll expose you, you damn Old God sect!"

"I am an Old God sect, but I am also a devout believer who has been certified by the inquisitors of Clovis Cathedral and the Order of Truth." Anson was not afraid at all: "Do you think the officers of the National Assembly and the War Department believe them? Or do you believe in a queen mother who killed a king?"

"you……?!"

"I'm saving you, Your Majesty." Anson sighed: "I have done so many things just to prevent you from destroying yourself."

"ha!"

The Queen Mother smiled ferociously: "So, I still have to thank you?"

"That's not necessary." Anson also smiled: "I just hope you understand that if you continue to make such unreasonable troubles, the only ones who will suffer are you and His Majesty Nicholas."

"Vexatious... You call a king's defense of his rightful rights vexatious?"

"Isn't it true? His Majesty has proven with facts that he cannot control his own country at all, and now he is unwilling to give up the power in his hands. What do you think will be waiting for him and you?"

"Arrogant!"

"I'm talking about reality."

"Then let me see who dares to be an enemy of the King of Clovis Kingdom and who dares to be an enemy of the entire Order World!"

Anne Herred was so angry that she was shaking all over. She was supposed to show off her power to the prisoner and show her and the throne's kindness, but instead she was taught a lesson by him.

It’s simply…unreasonable!

Anson on the opposite side couldn't help but sigh... In fact, if possible, he really didn't intend to hurt the Queen Mother; the other party was not only a member of the imperial royal family, but also had inextricable connections with the monastery of the Holy See.

but now……

"Only one thing, Your Majesty." Anson's eyes were glaring: "If you don't want to completely become a sinner in the eyes of Clovis, don't... don't try to ask the emperor of the empire, your brother, for help because of impulse, otherwise things will go wrong. It’s completely irreparable.”

"Really, thank you very much, Your Excellency, the Chief of Guards of the Royal Family." The Queen Mother Regent's face was extremely ugly:

"Don't worry, I will never do that because of impulse, absolutely!"

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That night, the news of Anson's "arrest" spread throughout Clovis City.

The National Assembly, the Clovis City Civic Assembly, the Ministry of War... were like boiling water in an iron pot, exploding instantly. Everyone was either angry, shocked, or panicked.

You must know that this lieutenant general is not just an ordinary officer, he also has the identity of a representative of the National Assembly, the deputy to the Minister of War, and the chief of the Royal Guards... Such a high-ranking and respected figure was arrested for no reason. .

Almost that night, many generals from the War Department and representatives of royalist aristocrats rushed to see His Majesty the King and asked why Anson Bach was arrested and what crime he had committed.

As a result, they were greatly disappointed... At first the king refused to meet, and the queen mother herself refused in every possible way; at the unanimous request of the ministers and generals, Anne Herred reluctantly asked Nicholas I to explain, but he hesitated. The little king couldn't explain why.

Of course he couldn't tell. Anne Herred's family had never considered arresting Anson Bach from the beginning, and they certainly wouldn't consider charging him with any crime.

As for the other members of the Bach family...no one here cared.

The next day, the news appeared on the front pages of all the newspapers in Clovis - the innocent National Assembly representative, Army Lieutenant General, and the founder of the Parliament Act was arrested by the Whitehall Street police. He is currently being held at Whitehall Street headquarters.

The representatives of the National Assembly, who originally planned to compromise with the royalists, were completely unable to sit still. Representatives of various communities in Clovis City protested one after another, saying that they would unite with the shotgun clubs, and then "raise 300,000 militiamen to fight against the evildoers." Look at the royalist bastards and show some color!"

In the Loyalty Palace, all department heads of the War Department collectively protested and held a sit-in in the War Hall, demanding that the Minister of War ask His Majesty to release the innocent Lieutenant General Anson Bach because "loyal ministers should not be subjected to unwarranted harsh criticism."

Sophia accepted their request, but did not leave immediately. Instead, she secretly came to the agreed place and had a private meeting with the current Speaker of the National Assembly, Christian Bach.

At the same time, various rumors are still spreading rapidly in Clovis City. Rumors are everywhere that His Majesty the King regrets agreeing to the parliamentary bill. The Southern Army Corps that is about to arrive in Clovis City is here to counterattack and to completely eradicate all those who support the National Assembly. people.

The rumors that could have been suppressed at first began to completely lose control after Anson was arrested. Many parliamentary representatives who originally supported the maintenance of the monarch's privileges and identity gradually began to be shaken by the anger of their colleagues. The thoughts of thousands of representatives It began to change rapidly, even faster than the original most extreme Black Flag Party.

At this moment, Viscount Bognar, one of the leaders of the Royalist Party and the sworn enemy of the National Assembly, suddenly came to the parliament and made a thrilling suggestion to all the representatives.

"Everyone, let us march to the Whitehall Street headquarters and rescue Lieutenant General Anson Bach!"

Viscount Bognar, who was surrounded by thousands of people in the center, was like a high-spirited general, impassionedly announcing to everyone the news he had just received: "The royal family of Osteria has completely abandoned his people, Anne Herred... Our Majesty the Queen Mother, the Regent, has asked the Emperor for help, so that the Empire’s army can crush all the traitors who conspire against us.”

"You! And us! In the eyes of the royal family, we are all traitors!"