Chapter Seventy-Four:-for-tat in the Council Chamber
The Council Room of Proclestius is glorious, with a magnificent dome carved in golden wood, inlaid with a circle of stars, like the vast universe, eight long spiral columns with black and gold on both sides, and four Gothic brass windows neatly inlaid on a gray rock wall, and the sunlight projecting a mysterious atmosphere through the stained glass. Pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info
The striking Council Room bench table is made of solid gold and carved with intricate patterns, while the seat handles, also made of pure gold, are encrusted with broken diamonds.
The floors are made of golden silk nanmu covered with heavy cashmere blankets, frescoes depicting gold lacquer occupy all the walls, and ancient potted plants and fragile ceramics and precious wood carvings are used to decorate the entire council chamber.
This is where the Council Chamber of Proclestius, known as the Golden Council Chamber, is located.
In the gilded copper incense burner, the smell of ambergris is wafting faintly.
Hermes VII glanced at Helishant, at the end of the long golden table, and he was facing Hermes VII on his side, looking out of the brass window, not knowing if he was looking out to sea.
Hermes VII strode in, the golden cane making a dull sound every time it rested on the cashmere blanket.
Hai Lishante wore a black Shu embroidered Han robe today, with a cloud dragon embroidered with gold thread on his chest, which looked hideous and majestic.
A hint of ridicule flashed in Hermes VII's eyes, and he dared to embroider the dragon elephant ornament on his robe, which was not the same as that of the elves, indicating that Hai Lishante either did not take him seriously, or he had the psychology of rebellion.
This dress is the best declaration of war.
"Seventh, your old man is finally here. At last, he reluctantly left the window, turned his head and showed an expression that happened to have just noticed the appearance of the patriarch, and the smile on his face seemed to be seeing a friend he had not seen for a long time, and he did not see any hostile feelings at all.
"It's really okay. Hermes VII smiled slightly, bypassed Helizant, who was about to come forward to hug him, and sat down on the right side of the seat at the end of the golden table.
Helisant's embrace flashed through, and instead of feeling embarrassed, he smiled even wider, echoed Hermes VII, stood in front of the golden chair at the end, and beckoned the patriarchs of the various families to take their seats.
After all the patriarchs were seated, he restrained his smile and coughed lightly, like a host who entertained guests from afar, he sat on the golden chair behind him as a matter of course, and then crossed Erlang's legs.
Hermes VII's eyes narrowed, and he couldn't see any reaction, but an elder beside him spoke: "Hai Lishante, although you are the first patriarch of the special patriarchal seat, but you must not forget what kind of identity everyone is here today, your posture and demeanor must still be in line with etiquette, otherwise, the elders of the family will question your style." ”
As if he didn't understand the threat in his words, he ignored it, but whispered a name: "Ramiel." ”
The tall Raphael was dressed in an open black trench coat, the silver-white chain mail was tied by a black jade belt, the armor-piercing sword and silver shield were pinned behind him, and the plate-shaped silver bracers were tied to his ankles, covering the white jade ring.
He had been standing in the middle of a row of guards not far behind him, and now, when he called his name, he trotted a few steps and quickly bent over.
"Patriarch, what do you command?" said Ramiel, bowing his head.
"Tell the patriarchs of the family about the actions of our wonderful princess. Helisante smiled, the fine lines on his face were noticeable, and he crossed his hands in front of the long golden table, quietly waiting for Ramiel's description.
"Helisant, you ......" An old senator's face turned red, and he was about to criticize Helishant, but was stopped by Hermes VII waving his hand.
Hermes VII said slowly: "Although, it is a violation of the hierarchical etiquette system to let a little attendant narrate, but I think you don't have to care too much about whether it is or not, after all, the elder of Hailishante has been the first for so long, and it is inevitable that he will be a little forgetful." ”
As soon as he finished speaking, except for the patriarchs who had originally set up a special patriarchal seat on the golden long table, the other patriarchs echoed one after another.
Helisant just laughed, and when Hermes VII waved his hand and motioned for Raphael to speak, Helishant also smiled and glanced at Lamir.
Ramil understood and spoke smoothly about all the faults of Princess Haiya:
The laws that the princess violated were as follows:
First, leaving the palace without permission
Second, wounding the Janissaries
Thirdly, to disrupt the contest that is being held
Fourth, fornication with the guards.
Each of these charges, taken together, can deprive her of her title as a princess and drive her out of the Holy Water Palace.
Basil Christine Haya has violated her principles as a princess.
"What kind of bullshit are you, you deserve to be called Her Royal Highness by the name of Her Royal Highness. One of the patriarchs said angrily, scolding Ramil with a slap in the face.
"A mere little guard, I think you're getting impatient, Praetorian Guard, take him down quickly. Another patriarch said angrily.
But Helisant stopped him: "What a big deal, why do you need the Janissaries, Ramil is just stating it, right, Hermes VII?"
"That's right. The statement was originally innocent, but well, this malicious act of planting and destroying the princess's reputation, I think, the Praetorian Guards should take him down. Hermes VII sneered.
"Oh, this is all the result of our investigation of the special patriarchal seat, why did Hermes VII say it casually, and it became a false accusation, what you said is too arbitrary, right?"
"Then Ben VII wants to see the evidence of the so-called investigation results?"
"Spirit Realm Illusionist, the patriarch wants to see the evidence, you hurry up and show him. Hai Lishan shouted loudly.
All the patriarchs present watched the development of events with cold faces.
The Spiritual Realm Phantom Master hunched over and stepped forward, and after saluting the elders, he began to chant the incantation in a low voice, and a colorless curtain of water appeared behind Hailishante, and the blue projection glowed faintly, showing what Princess Haiya had done in the past.
When Hermes VII looked at the jumping scenes, especially the scene where Haiya kicked over the Praetorian Guard, his face was ugly for several years, and when he saw Haiya boarding the space train and heading to the Xenowater Palace, the corners of his mouth twitched a few times without a trace, and the princess who he and his family had spent so much effort cultivating actually did so many things that made him and make the family embarrassed.
The illusion projection was frozen in the dim moment of the six-pointed star in Haiya's palm, and Hai Lishante turned his head and said to Hermes VII: "VII, you have also seen this, I guess I don't need to say that you also know the reason for the dimness of the six-pointed star!"
"Her Royal Highness the Princess's mind is undoubtedly tied to her personal guard, this is very different from the fundamental principles of the Water Tribe, and measures must be taken!"
"Then what measures are you going to take?" said Hermes VII, curling the corners of his mouth, and the mockery was self-evident.
"According to the law of the elect, it is natural to ......"
"No way, the power of the princess will not be handed over to the special senator!" Hermes VII was furious.
The other senators also expressed their support for Hermes VII and argued loudly over Helisant's decision.
"As the executive officer of the special senator's seat, I have the authority to decide this matter. I have summoned you here today not to tell you what I have decided. Hai Lishante's expression was serious, and every word was sonorous and powerful.
"Oh, according to you, you didn't come to us to discuss, but to inform us?" said Hermes VII, suppressing his anger, and a friendly smile appeared on his face, but it made the hairs stand on end and shudder.
"So to speak. "Hailishante did not back down.
Hermes VII played with the jade wrench on the thumb of his left hand, and in the midst of the many dissatisfaction that attacked Helishant, he faced everyone and smiled: "I think it's time to readjust the members of the special senator's seat, after all, our Elder Hellishante is already a little delirious. ”
The other patriarchs chimed in and stood up.
It seems that they are already planning to redistribute power.
"Praetorian Guard, what are you doing in a daze?" Hermes VII snorted.
Although the Shui Chain Mail Praetorian Guard is under the management of the special patriarch, they obey the orders of the captain, and their captain is another key cultivation object of the Basil family-Zou people! Moreover, the members of the Praetorian Guard basically belong to the Basil family, so the entire Praetorian Guard is equivalent to a subordinate of the Basil family!
This is also the reason why Hermes VII was able to let Helishant serve as the first place in the special patriarchate in the Holy Water Palace, because for him, he is the spirit who really controls the Holy Water Palace, and Helishante has never paid attention to it at all.
The water of chain mail has always been the pride of the Basil family, and Hermes VII is also conceited that there is absolutely no way for Helshante to infiltrate the power into the water of chain mail, so he has the confidence to make a decision to overstep his authority at the council of senators.
Because he is the true leader of the water of chain mail!
With thousands of horses behind him, how can he be afraid!
But the Janissaries remained motionless.
Hai Lishante clapped his palms, revealing a smile full of fine lines: "Hermes, you are a rebellious act!"
You must know that although the power and status of Helisant in the Basil family is not as good as Hermes VII, but in the Holy Water Palace, he has a nominal status higher than Hermes VII. In the Holy Water Palace, all the rulings are decided by the special patriarch, and if you don't obey, you can be regarded as the following rebellion!
Hermes VII's white eyebrows furrowed, but he didn't have the slightest panicked look, just repeated: "Praetorian Guard, what are you still doing!"
The Janissaries remained unmoved.
Holding the table top of the golden bench with both hands, Hai Lishante slowly stood up, like a king in power.
"Hermes, according to the laws of the Aqua Clan, this patriarch has the right to kill you!" Helisant stared at Hermes VII, his eyes revealing a fierceness that had never been seen before.
Hermes VII was slightly frightened at this time, and the situation before him had developed a little more than he had imagined.