The King

  Chapter 299 The accelerated pace of war

   "His Majesty is assassinated!"

  Hearing the news, Hudson's eyeballs almost fell out of shock.

  If it wasn't from his father-in-law, he would have to suspect that it was a rumor.

  As the monarch of a country, the guards around Caesar III are extraordinary, and outsiders can't get close at all.

   "Don't doubt it, the news has already spread in the capital, maybe in a day or two, you will receive the official document."

   Viscount Oran said solemnly.

  Receiving this appalling news, he was taken aback at first, but after multiple verifications, it proved that the news was true.

   Realizing that there was a big problem, this is the first time I came to discuss with Hudson.

   "Sorry, Viscount Oran, I lost my composure. This news is really shocking.

   There were so many assassins mixed into the banquet, and the last one who succeeded was a maid, really..."

   Hudson has no words to describe it.

   There were only a few hundred guests in a diplomatic banquet, but nearly a hundred assassins were mixed in. This is no longer an assassination, it is clearly a siege.

   Those who can put so many assassins in, apart from the king and crown prince, there is no third person.

  If Caesar III had only one son, Hudson would have suspected that the crown prince wanted to kill the king and seize the throne.

   "According to the information collected by the family, the reason why so many assassins were able to mix in this banquet was mainly because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was negligent and did not strictly check the identities of the guests.

   But it always feels a little fake, even if the crown prince is negligent, the guards guarding the palace should not be negligent.

   Except for a small number of assassins who sneaked in as guests and handymen, the rest of the assassins mainly sneaked in as ministers from various countries and close followers of ministers.

   are all close people, and it is impossible for these people to not find out. It is also unrealistic to say that they deliberately provided convenience to the assassins.

   This kind of thing happens, they will all be implicated. It would be fine if nothing happened to His Majesty, but if something happened, their whole family would suffer. "

   Viscount Oran frowned and said.

   It is normal for nobles to have rebels, but to say that they are all rebels would be nonsense.

  Although Caesar III loves to toss a little bit, this does not affect that he is a wise king, and his reputation in the aristocratic circle is not low at all.

   Maybe the big nobles don't like this kind of monarch, but the small and medium nobles support it very much.

   "The crown prince should have nothing to do with this assassination case. I have dealt with him. Although he is a little idealized and his heart is not broad enough, he will definitely not commit regicide.

   Among the great nobles in the country, there are many people who want His Majesty to die, but almost none of them dare to kill the king.

  The assassination case was most likely caused by external forces, and the domestic nobles were at most contributing to the flames behind the scenes.

  Your Excellency, Viscount, I don’t know if you have noticed that this assassination is a bit of a joke.

  A real assassination doesn't need so many killers at all. Even if it is to disperse the strength of the guards, it is not worth sending so many people.

   Moreover, it is too childish for a maid to injure His Majesty. The most important thing is the murder weapon, which is just a dagger for His Majesty's daily meal.

  There are plenty of colorless and odorless poisons, and there are many poisons that kill in one blow. Why use unknown toxins?

   Besides, as a close maid, I really want to murder His Majesty. I don't think there is no better opportunity than usual. "

   While speaking, Hudson looked towards the direction of the capital, his eyes filled with countless doubts.

  There are too many unreasonable things in this assassination case. Almost caught up with the case of "Zhengde drowned, Tianqi fell into the water" in the previous life.

  The difference is that the person who made the move this time does not seem to want Caesar III to die.

   "Hudson, do you think this may be His Majesty's bitter plan, and you want to use it..."

   Before Viscount Oran finished speaking, Hudson hurriedly interrupted: "Your Excellency, Viscount, this is impossible!

  Your Majesty, there is only one son of the Crown Prince. Even if it is a bitter trick, it will not take advantage of the reputation of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

  You know that the crown prince’s reputation in the country is very average. If he is involved in the assassination case, even if he succeeds in the future, it will be difficult to establish his prestige in the country!

   If it is really acting, those assassins alone are enough, there is no need to add superfluous and get stabbed. "

  Suddenly, Hudson suddenly understood.

  According to the normal rhythm, there will not be so many assassins. If there are multiple forces taking action and coincidentally get together, then everything is possible.

  The two of them looked at each other, everything was kept silent.

   Regardless of the forces involved, this chaos will have a major impact on the kingdom.

  For the newly rising challengers, turmoil in the kingdom is not terrible, what is terrible is a pool of stagnant water.

  …

  On the holy mountain, Pius VII looked at the information in his hand and showed a long-lost smile.

  In recent years, he has not been stabbed by those kings.

  Caesar III is undoubtedly the most active of them. If it weren't for the weak strength of the Alpha Kingdom, it is estimated that Charles III would not be the first to declare the pope illegal.

   "Ulisse, the Holy Hand did a good job this time, and kicked another stumbling block for my Holy See.

  Send someone to tell the orcs that it's time for them to go. Warn them, the next scene must be acted a little bit, if there is any omission, prepare to be exterminated! "

   Pius VII said murderously.

  Being connected with orcs doesn't mean he likes orcs. From the standpoint of the human race, the orcs are also enemies of the Holy See, but this enemy is not a threat for the time being.

  Short-term cooperation, that is just their use value. When their use value was lower than the trouble they caused, Pius VII also didn't mind killing them with one kick.

   "Your Majesty, Caesar III was rescued and returned. Our mission..."

   Before Ulise could finish speaking, Pius VII interrupted with a smile: "It's right that you're not dead!

   If Caesar III really died, it would break the sky.

   A kingslayer, how could he end well.

  From the very beginning, I didn't think the rabble could get things done. If you really want to kill Caesar III, why do you need to involve the rats in the underground world?

  My Holy See is not short of those dead soldiers!

  There are so many loopholes left, who do you think Caesar III will track down in the end?

   They were enemies in the first place, and they were involved in the assassination case. How long can Caesar III endure them? "

  The Holy See has too much hatred to overwhelm itself. It is only one assassination case, and it was not done by their own people. They can completely handle it.

   But the nobles of the Alpha Kingdom were miserable. Caesar III could not do anything to the Holy See, but there was no shortage of means to torment them.

  This kind of assassination case is messy and involves a lot of people. It's okay if we don't investigate it in depth. A lot of nobles will definitely be involved.

  Assassination is just a means, intensifying the internal conflicts in the Alpha Kingdom is what Pius VII wanted.

  Ulise was speechless. He originally wanted to say that he didn't arrange the maid killer, but now it's unnecessary.

   Don’t take the credit for delivering it to your door. As for the truth of the matter, there is no truth.

  …

  The aftermath of the assassination case is still rippling.

  The aristocratic prison in Canglan City was full for the first time since its construction. The original noble suite has now passively become a multi-person room.

   There are a lot of grievances, complaints, and rants, but at this moment they all seem futile.

   Until the matter is investigated clearly, as a suspect, he can only stay inside.

  The king was recuperating, and the investigation of the assassination naturally fell on the crown prince and the ministers.

   "Your Highness, judging from the current investigation, the assassins come from multiple killer organizations.

   It is said that someone placed a huge reward in the underground world, two million gold coins, two magic cores of sacred monsters, and an artifact of unknown function, which led to this large-scale assassination.

  After in-depth investigation, it was found that these rewards were offered by three different forces. Not long after the assassination, the reward was withdrawn.

  All insiders were silenced, and this clue was basically broken.

   Being able to allow so many killers to sneak in, there are obvious loopholes in the guarding work of the palace.

  We were just about to investigate the responsibility, when suddenly 28 Guards officers and soldiers committed suicide, all of them were the guards responsible for the safety of the capital that day. "

  The prime minister, the Grand Duke of Newfoundland, said with a gloomy face.

   Naturally, all the clues will not be cut off, but the content of the investigation is too shocking, so the clues have to be cut off for the time being.

   Not only foreign forces were involved, but also many nobles in the kingdom. A little carelessness will be used by people with high intentions, causing unpredictable consequences.

  Some clues found on the bright side, who knows if they are true or false?

  Framing and framing this kind of thing is too common in political struggles. If it was deliberately arranged by the black hand behind the scenes, wouldn't it be the enemy's wish?

   "Prime Minister, this isn't the only thing we found, right? At least one of the masterminds behind the scenes is definitely an orc. Let's dig out the rest slowly!"

  Crown Prince Caesar said indifferently.

  He already knew the results of the investigation, and now what is said on the table is all information after artistic processing.

  The real situation is far more complicated than this. Many domestic nobles are suspected of participating in the assassination case. There is no evidence to prove that they are behind the scenes, but it can be inferred that they knew about it in advance.

  For the royal family, failure to report is betrayal. It is a pity that these messages cannot convict these people at all.

  In fact, the involvement is so extensive that even if evidence is found, it cannot be presented now.

  The basis for turning around is strength. The suspected nobles together accounted for almost 40% of the kingdom's strength. Lift the lid, and the Civil War begins.

  The front line is still fighting, if there is civil strife in the rear, it is not in the interests of the kingdom at all.

  If there is a quarrel regardless, it is still unknown where the neutral nobles will stand.

  For the young and energetic crown prince, forbearance is a shame. Especially in this case of assassinating the king, he was labeled as incompetent.

  …

   Just after calming down the army, Hudson received the news that the Orc Empire was responsible for the assassination.

  The aristocratic officers who had finally settled down became active one by one, clamoring for revenge for the king, which made Hudson's scalp numb.

   "Damn political correctness!"

   Secretly complained, this is the first time he discovered that political correctness can be so disgusting.

  The coalition forces are killing all directions in the Orc Empire. As long as you do the job well, you are making a contribution to revenge.

   One by one, they were arguing and clamoring to go to the front line, regardless of the importance of the task at hand. The officers below can mess around, but Hudson, the coach, can't. It is his responsibility to ensure the logistics of the coalition forces.

"boom!"

  The document in Hudson's hand was thrown heavily on the ground.

"have you had enough?"

   "If it's not enough, you guys will continue!"

   "You keep saying that you want to avenge His Majesty, but in fact, you don't even listen to His Majesty's orders.

Row!

  Everyone has grown up.

   Want to seek revenge from the orcs, right?

   Then I will fulfill you today!

  Adjutant, responsible for counting the list.

   Those who want to go to the front line come and sign up, and I promise to send you to the front line. If you can't cut off the heads of the five great beast emperors, you don't have to come back! "

  As Hudson's words fell to the ground, the noble officers who had been clamoring calmed down instantly.

  It’s just shouting slogans, how can it be taken seriously?

   All the high-ranking military officers of the Kingdom present were present. Except for Hudson, the youngest one was in his thirties, already past the age of the second year of middle school.

   Originally, everyone just wanted to take advantage of the trend and gain some political prestige. It's a bit embarrassing to meet a serious coach.

  If they were sent to the front line and served as the pioneers of the coalition forces, I don’t know if they could avenge the king. Anyway, Caesar III can arrange their funeral affairs for them.

   "Earl Hudson, don't we avenge His Majesty?"

   Duke Pias stepped forward and asked.

  The two sides have already turned their faces, and they don't care about adding an extra sum. If there is an opportunity to add obstacles to Hudson, he will naturally not give up.

   "Your Majesty's order: The Kingdom's army should do a good job in logistics, ensure the supplies of the frontline army, and do not attack without authorization!

  Duke Pias still can't understand such a straightforward order?

   Jumping out in such a hurry to go against His Majesty's order, what is your intention?

   Want to cover up, what ulterior secret? "

   Hudson retorted.

  Avenging the king is a show of loyalty, and strictly implementing the king's orders is also a show of loyalty.

  A typical magic confrontation, on the issue of political correctness, both sides have played to the extreme.

  The only difference is that Hudson is the coach, so he inherently takes more initiative.

   "You...you...you are spitting blood!"

   Duke Pias said pretending to be annoyed.

  In the beginning, he was guilty of the assassination of Caesar III, but now that he is general Hudson, he can't keep acting this scene.

"Humph!"

  After a cold drink, Hudson said sternly: "I don't care what you think, the military orders are like mountains on the battlefield. Anyone who dares to violate the military orders will be killed without mercy!

   The coalition forces are already doing the revenge for His Majesty. No need for some self-righteous guy to go to the front and make trouble. "

  It’s all true. Since the Orc Empire announced that it was responsible for the assassination, the coalition forces have stepped up their offensive against them.

  Many teams that want salted fish have also become busy in recent days. It is obvious that the big bosses in their respective countries have put pressure on them.

   Various documents condemning the atrocities of the orcs are now flying all over the sky, as if they will not stop until the orc empire is destroyed.

   It seems that everyone is strongly dissatisfied with the assassination of Caesar III, and they want to tilt their anger on the orcs. In fact, it is the patience of all parties, which has been worn down almost, and they want to end this war with no visible benefits as soon as possible.

   There is no way, the wallet of the Alpha Kingdom will be drained. If the war continues, it will be everyone's turn to pay together.

  (end of this chapter)