Chapter 40: The Feast of Power

The rebellion in the royal capital was quelled in a very short time, but the decrees issued by the ministers in the name of the queen spread throughout the kingdom and took effect, except for the northern front, the quasi-full-scale wartime system in the rest of the country was lifted, and goods began to circulate to foreign countries. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info more important, those militia who have been trained for a few days have been dismissed again, and a lot of money has been spent in vain.

Haotian was stabbed by Jeter, and although he lost a lot of blood, he did not hurt his vital internal organs. Under the treatment of magicians and doctors, replenishing blood and nutrition, he soon woke up.

It looks like Ann Rietta's boudoir, a purple-based room.

Haotian sat up from the bed.

Louise lay on the edge of the bed, sleeping deeply, and muttered: "Haotian, Haotian, you don't have anything to do." "It's pitiful, Haotian didn't alarm her, put her on the bed, and covered her with a quilt.

Walking out of the bedroom, the waiting maid ran around and told the news to the women waiting downstairs.

Tabasha, Churuk, Eleanor, Catlia, Tifania, probably Anrietta is not there to deal with government affairs, five pairs of bright eyes stared at Haotian.

"I'm worried about everyone, I'm fine." Haotian smiled. Since his family knows his own affairs, the body baptized by the water spirit is very healing, and the power of the tree green injected by Tifania when he is resurrected has greatly increased his vitality. The wound has been repaired, leaving only a shallow scar.

"Great." The women were overjoyed.

Haotian sat among them, chatted a little, and told them some jokes from his previous life, and even Tabasha was amused to smile. The maids brought tea and snacks to and fro, and Louise woke up and went downstairs to join the gossiping queue.

It was a quiet afternoon, and Haotian was surrounded by all the women, showing a shallow smile.

At dusk, Anrietta returned anxiously.

Everyone was stunned and looked at Anrietta.

Angeletta's eyes fell on Louise, hesitate.

"Louise, I just got a battle report from the front. The city of [Thoth] was broken, and the Duke of Wariel led his own army to buy time, and the remaining soldiers escorted Lady Karina and thirty college mages back. Duke him, I'm afraid..."

Louise, Catria, and Eleanor were all shocked and sad, and Louise was even more stunned.

"How so? Father, he..."

Haotian hugged her and made Louise cry bitterly in his arms.

"Father, father, father..."

Catalia and Eleanor are also very sad, but to maintain the image of their sister, biting their lips and red eyes just don't cry.

Seeing this, Haotian pulled the two of them over and said when he heard the words.

"Cry if you want, I have everything. If my father-in-law dies in battle, I will avenge him; If my father-in-law is captured, I will bring him back. He is a father who loves you and a true nobleman, and you should be proud of him. All right? ”

Louise, Catlea, and Eleanor burst into tears when they heard this. Thinking of the bits and pieces of my father before, tears can't stop flowing.

The other girls looked at each other, returned to the guest room on the second floor, and left the hall on the first floor to the four of Haotian.

At dinner, Anrietta invited Madame Karina to the bedchamber.

Ann Rieta sat in the main seat, Lady Karina sat opposite, Anrietta sat on the left hand side of Haotian, and then on the right and left were Louise, Eleanor, Tifania, Catlea, Tabasha, and Turuk.

In addition to Haotian, Louise and Eleanor are princesses who have been given royal status, and Tifania is actually Ann Rietta's cousin, when Ann Rieta recognized her, Tifania looked confused, but with Haotian's encouragement, she still accepted this identity, Catlea is the daughter of the Grand Duke, and Tabasha and Churuk are students of the Academy of Magic.

The crowd had a dull dinner.

After the maids removed the leftovers, Anrietta looked at the women present and spoke.

"I trust Haotian, Haotian trusts you, so I trust you too. Now that Goria has broken through the city of [Thoth], I wonder what will happen next? I am also very sad about the matter of the Secretary of State, the Foreign Secretary, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who had just eradicated the rebellion, and the Duke of Wariel, who had just been removed by the Minister's trickery, and the letter I wanted him to return was still on the way, and the Ottoman envoy to Kermania had not returned, and Nils was my uncle but I knew he was incapable. Now the affairs of Wang Du and Toristin are handled by me alone, and there are many things, and I hope to use your strength. ”

The women looked at each other, a little incredulous.

Lady Karina and Haotian were the calmest, and their eyes met for a while.

Haotian said. "Now that Ann Lieta has spoken, of course I am willing, and I hope I can help you."

Lady Karina: "The Variel family has been loyal to the royal family for generations, and it is an honor to serve the royal family. ”

Seeing that Haotian and Lady Karina had expressed their position, Louise, Catlea, Eleanor, Tifania, Tabasha, and Turuk agreed or did not object.

An Lieta smiled and asked Haotian on the left.

"Haotian, you have a lot of ideas, what do you think everyone should do?"

Haotian looked at Anrietta, a look of trust and admiration.

Haotian pondered for a while before he spoke.

"First of all, let's reorganize the Magic Knights, since the Chimera Team and the Unicorn Team have been destroyed, simply merge the three Magic Knights into one, and call it [Magic Knights], with William continuing to be the captain, and Tabasha and Truuk serving as the vice-captains. As for the lost members, let's recruit them from among the students of the Academy of Magic. This new team is responsible for the Queen's escort in peacetime, and can open the front line in wartime to assist the army in battle. ”

"I listen to Haotian. Tabasha, Turuk, would you like to be the vice-captain of the Magic Knights? Anrietta looked at the two girls expectantly. Haotian also encouraged with his eyes.

Truuk nodded. "I am willing to serve Her Majesty."

Tabasha let out an "um".

This matter is finalized.

"The guards of the royal capital were bribed by the minister, and after the failure of the mutiny, the former commander went into exile with the minister. The conductor must be replaced by someone we trust. Who do you think is a good fit? Ann Lieta asked Haotian.

Haotian thought about it. "Catlea, she's not in good health and can't exercise much, and it's just right to stay in the king's capital."

"Okay, Catlea, would you like to take on the position of commander of the city guard to protect the safety and security of the royal capital?" Ann Lieta asked.

Lady Karina nodded at her second daughter.

Catalia bowed slightly. "Willing to serve Her Majesty."

"Lady Karina may temporarily exercise the rights of a minister on her father-in-law's behalf, and return it to her father-in-law when he returns. Abbot Osman, Marshal Gramon can wait for them to return. The three positions of Secretary of State, Foreign Secretary, and Chancellor of the Exchequer will be temporarily represented by our people. Haotian said to Ann Lieta.

An Rieta nodded, she also had this plan, and took this opportunity to replace all the ministers with her own people.

"Haotian, would you like to temporarily take the position of Secretary of State and contribute wisdom and strength to Torlistine?"

"At your service, my Queen." Haotian nodded.

Angeletta smiled.

"My Secretary of State, do you have any candidates for the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and the Chancellor of the Exchequer?"

Haotian swept over Louise, Eleanor, and Tiffania, and thought for a while.

"Defanya used to live alone, and he had some experience in handling the movement of money and goods, so he could make Tifania Chancellor of the Exchequer."

"Huh? I, I, no. Tiffania panicked.

Haotian smiled at her: "It's okay, just sort out the entry and exit of property, find a way to earn more and spend less." "What do you think, Anrietta?"

"Tifania, I want you to help me, my cousin. Would you like to take on the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer? Tifania. ”

Tifania hesitated: "Okay, I'll do my best." ”

Tiffania also took the position, and Louise and Eleanor stared at Arianetta and Haotian with burning eyes.

An Lieta and Haotian were a little scared.

"As for the Foreign Secretary, will you choose the Secretary of State?" Ann Lieta pushed it to Haotian.

Haotian looked at Louise and Eleanor in embarrassment, Louise is an impulsive personality, and Eleanor's identity cannot be revealed, so she is not suitable to be a foreign secretary. After rummaging through his mind several times, he chose someone.

"Your Majesty, neither Louise nor Eleanor are fit to be Foreign Secretaries."

Louise and Eleanor both looked at Haotian angrily, feeling the dissatisfied gaze beside them, and Haotian smiled bitterly.

"Do you remember the first time we met at the Academy, that Fukai?"

"The thief Fukai, she was caught by you at the beginning, and then let go by the traitor. What's wrong? ”

"I later took her as my subordinate, and I thought the thief might be better suited for the post of Foreign Secretary."

An Rieta frowned, she was relieved of the women present who were close to Haotian, but she had a lot of opinions about Fukai.

"If she doesn't do well, Anrietta, you can remove her and replace her with someone else. Anyway, it's just a temporary position. Haotian added.

"Okay, since Haotian recommended it, let's give her a chance." Angeletta nodded.

Then, Louise complained, "You all have something to do, but what about me?" I want to help Her Majesty too. ”

Eleanor also spoke: "I've been hiding in the other courtyard, and I feel like I'm in a panic. ”

An Lieta and Haotian looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

Haotian's mind turned quickly, and he said, "Louise, you might as well be my guard." Your [explosion] is very powerful, if anyone tries to hurt me, you can use [explosion] against him. What do you think? ”

Louise thought for a moment and smiled.

"Okay, I'll protect you, Haotian."

The daughters of Anrietta looked at each other with envy.

"As for Eleanor, you didn't work at the Potions Institute before? Then you will be the director there, as long as they give them a gag order and not reveal your identity. ”

Eleanor thought for a moment and nodded. "Well, I'm familiar with this job, too."

Poor director, he was demoted to a deputy position without doing anything.

The positions of the women were allocated, and the meeting was coming to an end.

Alia came down from the stairs, and everyone looked at her.

As the hero who assisted in countering the rebellion, although the women had some sympathy for her killing Haotian, because Haotian was also resurrected, she was no longer cold, but she would not give a smile. And when Alia learned that Haotian had indeed died once, she felt guilty for Haotian and was very grateful to Tifania for resurrecting Haotian.

"Your Majesty, can you let me serve as your Excellency's bodyguard, I will use my sword to protect him from harm." Alia pleaded with a serious look, with thoughts of guilt and atonement.

An Lieta looked at Haotian.

Haotian was a little distressed, and the girls told him that he was killed by Aria, but he was missing that memory and had no ill feelings towards Aria, but the girls did not like Aria.

"If everyone agrees, I'm fine." Haotian threw the question to the women present.

The women looked at each other and spoke one after the other.

Louise: "I object, Haotian's guards are enough for me." ”

Tabasha: "Agreed. "She was saved by Aria, and she was the one with the best attitude towards Aria.

Truk: "I agree, Louise's magic is too half-hearted, and it's better to have a stable guard." "What do you mean, Turuk?" "It's nothing, I just don't worry about handing over Haotian's safety to you." The relationship between Louise and Turuk was neither good nor bad as always.

Catlea: "I'm just like Louise. ”

Eleanor: "I'm like Louise. ”

The three Variel sisters are unanimous, so there are three votes. Louise looked at her two sisters with much more amusement.

Lady Karina glanced at Haotian. "I abstain." She had already seen that this prospective son-in-law was a little involved with these women, but unfortunately the three daughters seemed to have fallen into the clutches of the devil. So for this kind of occasion, it's better to leave it to those girls.

Feeling everyone's gaze, Tifania was a little flustered, and lowered her head and shouted.

"That, that, I agree. It's also good to have one more person to protect Haotian. ”

That resulted in three votes in favor and three against, and the ball was kicked to Anrietta's feet.

All eyes were on Anrietta.

Ann Lietta was embarrassed, Louise was her best friend, her opinion could not be ignored, but she also hoped that someone would protect Haotian, and she agreed with Aliya's strength.

Anrietta came up with a solution: "Then, let Louise and Arya compete, Louise wins, and Arya can't serve as Haotian's guard; And Alia won, and Alia served as Haotian's bodyguard with Louise. ”

Louise looked at Arya, who was half-kneeling at the long table, and thought that she had killed Haotian once.

"Well, I promise that."

Arya looked up at Louise.

"I'm willing to compete."

So a competition was finalized, and because it was getting late, the competition was decided to be held for tomorrow.