It's still the same hall, but there are a lot more people in it than last time.

And this time, Lin followed the empress's footsteps and walked in, and the attention he received was also a lot more than last time.

However, there was no seat for someone's nominal adviser, and the chair next to the empress was empty. Since the promulgation of the Constitution and the Royal Law, the estrangement between Prince Thomas and the Empress has become more and more apparent. Except for the divorce without precedent that has not yet been shouted, the two are not much different from strangers.

After all, the eldest son of the great nobleman was on the verge of becoming an emperor, not just a prince. For the sake of this marriage, he even renounced the succession to the title of Grand Duke of Frías, retaining only a few minor titles.

It can be said that a royal law directly makes all of Prince Thomas's calculations come to naught, and he can only be happy if he has a ghost. So now this one doesn't even do superficial work, just makes a fuss in public to express his inner dissatisfaction.

The discord between the empress and her husband is not news among the nobles. There were already signs that the two were playing their own games, and they didn't even hide it. But on such a formal occasion, the prince was not pressed by his father to sit next to the empress, and the nobles were quite surprised.

However, it is also very clear how deep the dissatisfaction of the Grand Duke of Frias is. After all, compared to Prince Thomas's positive attitude, the Grand Duke's eagerness to come in person, staring at the throne every day, fell in the eyes of everyone.

From the moment he entered the hall, Lin knew that today's show had begun. Judging from the position in which the nobles sat or stood, which was very different from the previous one, it is clear that there was a clear distinction between the camps of the constitution and those against the constitution. You don't have to recognize people yet.

But don't think that Archduke Frías is alone. The members of the royal family sitting next to him are all regarded as half-level figures of the same rank, and they hold real power.

Originating from the emperor's bloodline, this group of royal family members is not afraid of the confidence of the nobles of the empire. So even if they didn't have any court duties, they didn't have seats, and now they still sit peacefully.

Although Lin was the appointed protagonist of this imperial meeting, his identity allowed him to stand behind the empress and stand with those emperor's ministers when he was not named. On the location is quite unremarkable.

But all the nobles, whether they saw it for the first time or those who had seen it before, wanted to imprint the figure of this man in their minds. Maybe after today, there will be no chance to see this man again......

Lin had no way of knowing the meaning behind those gazes. But if the gaze can kill, then he should be full of holes by now. Even though his gaze couldn't kill people, Lin still felt quite suffocated by these devouring gazes. Just because you have a thick skin doesn't mean you don't feel it.

Since the development of the Karlsruhe Empire, there have been many ceremonial processes for conferences such as the Imperial Council. Walking along the process can make people who are in it and have the pursuit of power feel like they are in power.

But for people who are not interested, it will only make them drowsy. Not surprisingly, Lin belongs to the latter. And someone hasn't practiced the ability to sleep with their eyes open standing yet, so they can only simulate in their minds how to deal with others later; while enduring this boring drama.

Finally, before someone dies of boredom, his name is mentioned.

"Wizard Gabrash? Tripwood! "The bell of the voice of the Grand Duke of Frías, in a low tone, hissed someone's name." Dare to come forward and talk to me face to face. ”

Such an opening is different from what Lin imagined.

Originally, the most envisaged situation was a debate on the interests of constitutionalism or not, and someone would inevitably stage a drama of war of words. It's just that Lin is very self-aware, knowing that he is not Zhuge Liang and does not have such eloquence, so he did not win, but lost first.

But this kind of opening is no different from choking in person, and Lin hesitated for the first time about whether to stand up.

But the people have already arrived, and they are still under the eyes of everyone. Now, whether you turn your head and leave or leave with flashing, it is a sign of weakness, and it is not good for the business you want to promote. Therefore, Lin Ye could only follow the etiquette process, and after asking the empress for permission, he stood out.

Coming to the position in the middle of the field, Lin Xian saluted the empress to show his respect for the imperial meeting. Facing the Grand Duke of Frías again, he nodded and said, "Your Excellency, I don't know what kind of doubts I can solve for you?" ”

Lin was preconceived and thought that he was here to scold people. In terms of status, it is quite rude to face a grand duke with a nod salute. But he did it anyway.

The opening statement is also neither humble nor arrogant, as if you humbly ask for advice, and I will reply to you with great mercy. It's from the start, ready to go head-to-head.

It's just that the next development has nothing to do with the preparation made by Lin.

Getting up, Grand Duke Frías, who also came to the scene, directly reprimanded: "You treacherous villain! Who sent you to disturb the internal affairs of my empire? No matter who is behind you today, you will not be able to escape the sin of rebellion! Me, Japa? Frías, as one of the Grand Dukes of Zhenhai in the Karlsruhe Empire, should be a villain such as Xuru! ”

After speaking, with a 'snap', a glove was thrown heavily in front of Lin. Although the etiquette and customs vary from place to place, there are some of the more characteristic behaviors that are still common. It's like this.

…… What does it mean to be heads-up? Lin looked at the pot-bellied old nobleman in front of him with a strange expression. Even though he has a majesty and a demeanor that has been in the top position for a long time, no matter how you look at it, he is not a person who is used to fighting. Lin therefore said, "My lord, are you serious? ”

Lin thought in his heart, Archduke Frias, not to mention learning from Ip Man to fight ten, it is not a problem to fight a hundred. The other party is by no means unaware of his own strength. Even if he completely ignored those exaggerated achievements, a formal magician with a golden spike thread was not something that a nobleman like him who was negligent in combat training could challenge.

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A magician in the Lost Land, a scholar, but also a warrior. Maybe they don't necessarily have muscles and martial arts, but they can be promoted to the official rank of magician, and there is nothing that doesn't have blood on their hands.

That kind of pure theory, it's okay to play tricks, and if you're not good at fighting, it's still possible to find it from a magic apprentice. Officially magician, it is impossible to drop!

This is also why in the Lost Land, the status of a magician is high. To be placed in the hometown, this magician is like a person with at least a doctorate degree in the most basic academic qualifications. Everyone compares how many PhDs they have won, how many papers they have published, how many awards they have won, and whether they have been registered in the country.

Grand Duke Frías knew his own affairs, and he certainly wasn't unscrupulously challenging a magician. So in the face of that contemptuous question, the Grand Duke approached, gritted his teeth viciously, and said:

"Don't get me wrong, it's a declaration of war. I know you're strong, but even if you kill me, there will be my heirs who will carry on my legacy and continue this war. Even if my heir dies, there will still be people from my family; No matter how dead all the people of my clan are, there will still be people in my territory, and they will hunt you down to the last man. This is not an ordinary grudge, this is an undying war, and this is a just war with a righteous and righteous name! ”

Lin didn't expect that he would be thrown a face at the beginning, and the other party was still a stud, directly betting on his net worth. So someone's mood is confused now, and his expression is completely lost, and it is not much better.

Archduke Frías smiled triumphantly as if he had succeeded in his plan. He walked in the brisk steps of the victor and came to the magician. Lin is not very tall, and he has never thought about taking the path of a muscular man, so compared to the Grand Duke's 'Kuiwu' level figure, he is like a child who is one size younger.

The Grand Duke just stared at the man in front of him. He raised his voice, as if he had won the victory. He said, "Are you scared, magician? You really should be afraid. Even if you can fight again, you are only one person, how can you deal with the endless army of a great nobleman. If you're scared, get out. Get out of my empire and never return to this land again, not even to think of it. You should be glad that you live in a peaceful age, and I can't lead an army out of the borders of the Empire to crusade against you. , the farther you go, the better. If you are afraid, you should live well outside and stop coveting the Karlsruhe Empire. ”

Grand Duke Frías was aggressive, and Lin unconsciously took two or three steps back. It's not that I'm oppressed by momentum, and I'm not afraid of the Grand Duke's wider body than himself. The main thing in front of me is that I ate garlic. That tone, before you fight, you have to win for a while.

But someone was thinking in their hearts, it turned out to be such an idea. I used the momentum of the crowd tactics to force myself to back down.

Since the other party has made a move, how should you respond? This seems to be an unsolvable tactic, but it is unsolvable for ordinary magicians. Lin Ke was not intimidated at all.

It's just that......

While someone is still thinking about the 'safest' way to deal with it, his previous move of backing away has been read by others as a sign of failure. Now that there is no word, it is the time for everyone to step on it! If someone happens to pass the threshold of a magician and begs for mercy, then even if he doesn't get a lot of credit, he can still take a credit.

So just before Lin could react, a few more gloves were thrown over.

Someone wonders, is this the legendary 'a bunch of us picking you alone'?

And now it seems that whether it is a cat or a tiger, how many feet do you have to step on when you have time? Think of yourself as a bully!

Sigh helplessly. Lin is nostalgic for the good days when he could let go of it. It's like now, things seem to be forced, and you can't take a step back.

So regardless of whether the sigh was heard or not, Lin took a few steps and bent down to pick up the gloves that Archduke Frias had thrown down. This means to accept the declaration of war.

And follow the process, then the two sides can really start fighting. Otherwise, one side declares war, and the other side starts fighting without answering, which can also be regarded as an undeclared war.

If you don't declare war, you will lose a little bit of righteousness and brightness. If the two nobles negotiated, in the post-war negotiations, even if the undeclared side wins, it will not have much advantage in front of the arbiters, but may pay more for their despicable behavior.