Scratching was Elbert's concentration at this time, and he couldn't help but be embarrassed by Ed Murphy's red face and shame. He clenched his fists and took a deep breath, trying to force himself to compose. However, the pride that once belonged to the royal family, and the current sense of disparity that is not respected by anyone, makes him feel uneasy.

But what really unsettled him was the attitude of the nobles represented by Ed Murphy. If even Archduke Durally, one of the seven kings of the empire, wanted Elbert to disappear as soon as possible, then Elbert had to think about a way out in the future.

"Even if the undead plague is about to break out in the south, don't you care?"

It was Neham who broke the eerie atmosphere in the reception room. He clasped his hands, the sharp nails of the Abyssal Demon Hand beating on his right arm, looking like he was about to lose his patience.

Although Neham was born into the aristocratic class, after experiencing family upheaval and love, he has no good feelings for the aristocratic class. At this moment, seeing the disgusting politician face of the Grand Duke of Duralli, I couldn't help but feel secretly disgusted in my heart.

"The Scourge of the Dead? you're the one Neham, aren't you?" Ed Murphy was less polite to Nyam, he turned his head and asked without any disguise, "You said it was the Scourge of the Dead? So is there any evidence? You should know that I can't send troops into someone else's border for a spurious reason." ”

"Even if the undead scourge after the outbreak will drag you into the abyss of destruction?" asked Neam no longer using honorifics, but word by word.

"Watch your words!, sir! As I said, I will not march my army into the borders of others because it is possible, unless I want to provoke a war that is not in my plans. Ed Murphy's tone became unkind, "Maybe it's just an ordinary plague? all we can do is seal the borders and prevent the plague from spreading to my country." ”

Neam scoffed, "You know pretty well! But you just said you don't know anything about the South." ”

Ed Murphy froze, his originally elegant posture became serious and dangerous, and he stared at Neam for a long time. After a long time, he smiled angrily at Elbert, "Your Majesty, the retinue you brought is really polite!"

Elbert calmed down at this time, and he smiled coldly, "You have a good reputation, Grand Duke Durally. Then he gave Neham a grateful look. The latter was slightly stunned, and glanced away rather uncomfortably.

Elbert understood that Neham was trying to help him vent his frustration in this way, and the former, as the titular emperor of the San Lorenzo Empire, would be truly majestic if he yelled at him like a shrew.

"Grand Duke. "I can swear by my family's name that the undead in the South are not false. You should know how terrible the Scourge of the Dead is, and the place where it broke out may not be within your borders, but it is not far from you. If you sit idly by, once the Scourge takes shape, it will be your turn next when it consumes the nobles who look after you. ”

Elbert gave Ed Murphy a pressure point, and the latter's expression changed slightly, but quickly returned to his original form. Elbert's words put some pressure on him, but unfortunately, the chips in his hands still couldn't impress Ed.

Ed Murphy frowned in thought, and quickly shook his head in apology, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. It's not that I don't believe your oath, but unless you get Lawrence's rebel out of the army, I really won't be able to free up my hands to deal with the threat from the South. ”

Of course, Elbert would not make such a promise, not to mention that it is not timely to ask Lawrence to withdraw from the army, even if there is enough time, it is impossible for Elbert to bear the risk of being slapped in the face. Ed Murphy certainly understands this, in other words, he is determined not to care about the South.

This left Elbert in a depressed mood.

Not only because he had sensed the rude attitude of the great nobles towards his landless emperor, but also because of ...... He couldn't even imagine how stupid a ruler must be to be so short-sighted as not to deal with the impending threat.

However, Ed Murphy's next sentence made him immediately realize what the politician in front of him was really thinking.

"In order to prevent natural disasters to this extent, Your Majesty, you really love the people like a son, but it is a pity that my side is really unable to spare troops to fight the threat of Erossa. Ed Murphy seemed to be genuinely emotional, and without waiting for Elbert to reply, he continued, "But what do you think? I may give you some trivial advice. ”

He smiled brightly, but his mouth was astonishing, "Look, aren't those nobles in the south of Duralli also your direct vassals? I'm here to defend you against the threat of the north of Erosa, and you can call on those nobles to fight against the undead scourge." Don't look at those nobles as if they were scattered, but that was just the lack of a king to bring them together. And you're just that!"

Ed Murphy is full of nonsense, and everyone knows that the nobles on the south side of the border are the only ones who look at him.

- But why would he say such a thing, isn't he afraid that I will take the opportunity to take his rights?

Elbert's suspicions were just rising, but he had already seen the clue in Ed Murphy's eyes. The latter had a smile on his face, but there was a hint of contempt in his eyes.

Yes, who would take a lost emperor in his eyes? This is true of a man as deep in his heart as Ed Murphy, and the petty nobles will only be more explicit when they think about it. So Ed Murphy wasn't worried at all that Elbert would be able to seduce the mercenary aristocracy, because the current Elbert had nothing but a noble title and bloodline.

"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Ed asked with a smile.

Elbert instantly understood Ed Murphy's thoughts.

This deep-hearted Grand Duke Durally did not despise the undead as he appeared, but he did not want to do anything, and his real plan in his heart was to use the power of the nobles and lighthouses on the southern border to fight against the undead scourge, and he took the opportunity to take advantage of the fisherman. In this way, he can not only encroach on the territory of the nobles, but also take the territory of the lighthouse in one fell swoop.

Elbert calmly looked at the elegant and elegant middle-aged man in front of him, but his fists were clenched. If it weren't for the impulse to restrain himself, he would even want to spit in Ed's face like a street thug.

But now, even if he knew what the hell Ed Murphy was doing, Elbert could only let the other party take advantage of it. Before Elbert's visit, I am afraid that this man is still struggling with how to integrate the aristocratic forces of the south, right?

Elbert took a deep breath and replied word for word, "Okay, that's it." But I still need your help!"

Ed smiled gracefully, "Of course, Your Majesty. I'll do my best!"

After sending Elbert away, Ed Murphy stood in front of the window and watched Elbert's back in the distance, and suddenly commanded the butler.

"Send me a hint to the nobles, that a noble victim is needed in this holy war against the Scourge!

"Yes!" the butler shuddered slightly, and immediately bowed his head in response.

"Hmph, I didn't expect such a nominal guy to come to the door. But no matter what the hell you do, even if it's a shame for me, I'm not going to give him to you, Lawrence Clayderman!"