In the antechamber of the Governor's Palace, Fichette's handwritten testament was circulated in the hands of many civil officials.

Since the rebellion of the Lu Man, only the Kaida family was the most powerful among the governors of the provinces in the Sibia Empire who dared to resist, so the only remaining group of civil officials who were still loyal to the royal family fled to the Dark Moon or Dark Province one after another, and now there are almost fifty people gathered.

Although they are not from prominent aristocratic families, nor are they provincial officials with great power, these civil officials are also not small roles. Most of them are the deputies of the ministries and departments of the empire, and they are also the people who know the most about the operation of the imperial administration, and in terms of ability, they are no worse than the heads of the ministries and departments, and they are probably better than their superiors - the heads of the ministries and departments are probably best at communication, and the deputies do the management, clerical work, etc.

It is no exaggeration to say that without them, the operation of the empire would have been problematic. It must be said that it was a big mistake that Lu Man only paid attention to wooing the heads of various ministries and departments and did not notice these deputies.

Viso Kaida sat quietly behind the desk, taking a sip of water, and Philine and Rhona stood quietly next to him—both racking their brains over what to say, and they weren't very friendly to Cohen.

"What do you think?" said Visu Al Qaeda as he spread the strips of cloth on the table, "In such a critical situation, if there is no objection from you, we will carry out this order." ”

The officials were silent: if they were to openly oppose it, it would be the last order of His Majesty Fischette, and if they did not object, what would such a "rogue governor" take the empire to?

Look at such a situation. Ferin Rhona was secretly anxious. Now is the most critical juncture for our side. Even one more person would be beneficial in the service of the Spya Empire. If these civil servants disagree now, they can find a way to solve it, but if they bury the doubt in their hearts and bring it to their duties, the situation will become out of control......

In the eyes of Visu Al Qaida, instead of changing, this atmosphere of silence has become more and more severe, gradually becoming unbearable...... Yesterday, just yesterday, these officials worked closely with themselves. And now. Because of the departure of His Majesty Fichette, his position with these civil officials has become antagonistic to a certain extent......

"What can I do! This is what Fischette has entrusted me with, I have failed Crimmer's instructions, and I can no longer disappoint Fischet......" Visu Kaida thought to herself, and put the hand that had been holding her forehead on the table: "Whatever they think, let's keep it running normally!"

Weisu Kaida was about to speak, when a panicked chamberlain ran to the door: "Governor Weisu, Governor Cohen fainted with blood from his mouth after listening to His Majesty's suicide note!"

"What!" Visu Kaida was startled, turned her head and said, "Firin." You go and watch, and I'll be right there. ”

"Yes. Father. ”

As soon as Filine went out, Dean Lorenzo took two steps forward and whispered to Visu Kaida, "Governor Visu, go and see! ”

Visu Kaida looked at Dean Lorenzo with a little confusion in his mind, he didn't know what this foul-tempered man was up to.

"Let's take a look!" Dean Lorenzo stepped forward again, and gave a desolate wry smile to Visu Kayada, and said in a low voice, "No matter what, we can't afford to lose him again." ”

"Well, here's it, please. Visu Kaida understood, nodded, and left the front hall decisively.

As soon as Visu Al Kaida left, the civil servants in the front hall began to talk in whispers.

Dean Lorenzo walked over to the table, and under the bewildered gaze of the officials, he turned around and faced the officials in the antechamber for a long time.

"You all know me!" Lorenzo caressed the edge of the table, his old body trembling slightly: "The officials of the Sbia Empire?"

Dean Lorenzo ...... "Someone among the civil servants said, "What are you talking about?

Lorenzo raised his hand and stopped the noise.

"I'm Tiv Lorenzo, and it's been twenty years since I took charge of the Sanctuary Academy at the age of thirty-six. In retrospect, I was even more stubborn than I am now, and I was not a nobleman myself, so I was ostracized and criticized by my colleagues, and it was His Majesty Kremer Shamai, who had just ascended to the throne, who insisted on appointing me as president. Lorenzo said slowly: "On that morning, His Majesty Kremer summoned me to the garden of the Imperial Palace, and His Majesty said to me, 'Tiff, Lorenzo, if the empire is all unanimous, this in itself is abnormal, so I need a stubborn person like you, who must have been educated under your stubborn beliefs, and whose beliefs are also very strong!'...... Such a me, even if I was so unlikable, I still became the dean of the Holy Capital Academy, and at the age of thirty-six, I became the chief tutor of the Sbia Empire......"

"Dean'......"

"Every day after that, I reminded myself that I am the chief mentor of the Sbia Empire, and I have the responsibility to cultivate useful talents for the empire and His Majesty!" Dean Lorenzo slapped the table, and his voice suddenly raised: "You, do you remember the oath of graduation from the academy?"

"Remember!" dozens of people replied in unison, "With all our lives, we will be loyal to the Light God Clan, the Empire, and the Royal Family!"

"Look, I didn't fail, did I? Crimer didn't fail either, did I?" Lorenzo's eyes glistened with tears: "At least you remember the oath and are doing it." At least you have come here from the rebellious Holy Capital, and with the support of your faith, you continue to live up to what you have said...... I, Lorenzo, did not fail, and His Majesty Crimer did not fail!"

"Mentor ......" Many civil officials also had tears in their eyes.

"Speaking of Cohen Kelda, you just don't know him, you don't like him, you don't trust him. But for me, I hate him, I hate this man from the bottom of my heart. I didn't even want to mention it, I didn't want to hear it, it never changed. Speaking of Cohen, Lorenzo's vision became complicated: "But. In the days to come. I will be loyal to this man without reservation. Unreserved effort. ”

An official was surprised and asked, "Dean, why are you ......?"

"Why, because it was the order of His Majesty Fichette and the order of the Emperor of the Sbia Empire!" said Dean Lorenzo in a categorical tone: "To carry out this order and assist the new Emperor Cohen Al Al is an act of allegiance to the Empire and to the royal family! Although, although there is no one in the Xiamai family, the will of the Xiamai family still exists! This will...... This will endure, will endure, will live forever!"

"No matter how difficult it is to carry out this order, and no matter whether personal feelings can accept it or not. I'm going to do it, it's a choice I made after careful consideration. Lorenzo exclaimed, "As an official of the Sbia Empire, this is a duty!"

Officials gradually calmed down from the shock.

"I, Tiv Lorenzo, swear that I will remain loyal to my king with a firm will...... Continue until the end of my life. Two lines of tears flowed down Lorenzo's face: "Although I hate this man, I also know him, and he is capable of fulfilling the instructions of His Majesty Fichette...... And、And I believe in the vision of His Majesty Fichette。 ”

"Dean'......"

"You guys, if you don't want to, leave! It's a choice that requires all the personal effort, and a hint of reluctance can be bad. I can't force you to join. Lorenzo looked at the former student calmly: "In life, you need to make a lot of choices. No one can know if they have made the right choice......"

"Dean, I'm joining!" a civil official stepped forward: "I will do my best to assist Emperor Cohen Kaida, restore my Sbiya Empire, eliminate rebellion, and avenge the Xia Mai family!"

"I'm joining!"

One by one, tearful civil officials stood up and swore allegiance in hoarse voices......

"In this case, I declare: The special order of His Majesty Fichette Chamai will take effect immediately!" Lorenzo could not contain his excitement, and his fists shook violently: "Let those shameless rebels see, the will of Kremer Chamai and Kremer Chamai still exists, and the Chamai family has not failed!"

"On behalf of the Aeda family, I would like to thank you for your trust. With the allegiance list in hand, the aged Lorenzo turned to the doorway and saluted the officials in the room.

The officials returned the salute with tears in their eyes.

When Lorenzo came to the backyard with the list of allegiances, the elven magicians who rescued Cohen were busy sweating profusely, and Cohen had many wounds on his body, and the causes of the injuries were different, and it was very troublesome to deal with the cracks.

"Minister Visu," Lorenzo handed the list to Visu: "His Majesty Fischette has a special order that takes effect immediately, and this is a list of loyal officials." ”

"Good work, Dean. Visu Kaida took the list: "But in the days to come, there will be many things that will trouble you, please." ”

"It is my will to be loyal to the Empire, and besides, it is the choice of the officials themselves...... But two officials chose to leave. Lorenzo glanced at Cohen, who was unconscious on the bed: "I hope he's okay." ”

"You don't have to worry, Cohen will be fine. Visu Kaida replied with a wry smile, "As Cohen's father, this is the third time I've been in such a situation, and maybe he will still be alive after we all die." ”

"Prime Minister ......"

"What else can I think? Actually, I'm very lucky. Visu Al Kaida put the list in his arms: "At such a moment, there are so many soldiers and officials who accompany me in the struggle. And you, Dean, you seem so determined and trustworthy at a critical juncture......"

"Prime Minister, I'm because of ......"

"Because everything is good, it's the result that matters. Weisu Kaida stood up: "Since I am called the Minister of State, I have to assume the corresponding responsibilities. Let's go, Dean, I have something to discuss with you. There will be big changes in officials, and there are so many policies to be issued......"

"And what about here?"

"Leave it to the three of them!" said Visu Al Qeda, looking at his three daughters-in-law, "They can't all sit here." ”

Lorenzo nodded: "Yes, we have a lot of things to arrange, and the top priority is the funeral of His Majesty Fischette." ”

"That's up to Cohen to decide," Visor Kaida shook his head and walked out, "if you don't want any accidents." ”

Lorenzo sighed, glanced at Cohen in a comatose again, and followed Viso Kaida out.

Soon after, Cohen, who was unconscious, opened his eyes.

"Cohen. What do you think?" Winsley, who had been staring at Cohen, asked with concern.

Cohen rolled his eyes. No more staring at the ceiling.

Winsley stroked her husband's forehead. Gentle persuasion: "If you feel uncomfortable, cry out." ”

"Help me up," said Cohen with difficulty, "to Fichette." ”

Winsley turned to look at Firin, who nodded wordlessly, and Winsley and Kelly helped Cohen to the room where Fischet's body was placed.

Fichette had already changed his clothes, his hands folded on his chest, and his face still smiling.

"Tell me," Cohen surveyed Fichcht's face, "what was he laughing at? Why is he still laughing?"

There was silence, and all three ladies felt that the question was difficult to answer.

"Maybe it was Fischette who had something good in mind at that time!" It took a long time for Winsley to speak, "Maybe it was at that moment that he thought of the future, or remembered the past...... Hence the smile. ”

"But I, but I'm so reluctant to even smile at the last of my heart," Cohen said in a trembling voice, "Am I still his brother?"

"No one can laugh if you change it," Kelly said with tears in her eyes, "Husband, you don't have to blame yourself for this. ”

"yes!" Cohen nodded, "Don't blame yourself for this. ”

"Sit down Cohen," Philene said, taking a chair, "I'll discuss something with you." ”

"That's right. Father wants us to discuss with you, how are you going to arrange Fischette's funeral? Fischette is the emperor......

"Funeral, funeral?" Cohen looked up. His eyes stared straight at Firin: "Only the dead need a funeral." ”

"But Cohen, Fischett, he's ......"

"No! Fichette is not dead!" Cohen opened his eyes: "Fichette is not dead, how can a person with such a happy smile on his face die!

"Cohen, though it's a painful thing...... But don't be willful. Firin's brows furrowed: "Let His Majesty Fischette leave quietly!"

"Leave, what's leaving, who's leaving?" Cohen's face twisted strangely, "He's not dead, he's always by my side." ”

"Sober up Cohen, Majesty Fichette is gone. Filine endured her grief: "This is something that cannot be done by man. ”

"Hey...... Hehe, manpower is unreachable, hahahaha, manpower is unreachable...... Deceit, deception!" Cohen looked up and laughed, the expression on his face becoming eerie: "You owe me...... You owe me!"

The laughter spread throughout the Governor's Palace, and Visu Al Kaida in the front hall only tilted his head to listen, and turned his head to continue the internal affairs meeting.

Carlos and Rock stood outside the door, staring at each other, not knowing what to do.

After laughing enough, Cohen let out a low cry, "Carlos!"

"Here!"

"Call the ten elven mages with the highest magical attainments. Cohen ordered: "Summons the elven patriarch and elders to come here as quickly as possible." ”

"Yes!" Carlos saluted as he looked at Firin, hoping that the lady would stop Cohen's actions, but Filyn did not speak.

It's not that Philin doesn't want to care, but how to open this mouth? Besides, there are more difficult questions to come.

A short time later, Carlos arrived with ten elven magicians.

"Freeze Fischette by magic," Cohen said, pointing to Fichcht's body, "just like he used to freeze me." ”

It seems that Carlos had explained it beforehand, and the magicians didn't talk nonsense, and began to release magic around Fichette's body.

"Before the arrival of the elven patriarch, who dared to touch Fischet's body...... I will not forgive. Cohen refused his wife's help, stood up in his own strength, and walked to the door with difficulty: "Carlos, follow me." ”

Watching Cohen walk, Rock couldn't help but go over and hold his arm, but this time Cohen didn't refuse.

"Sister, what should I do?" said Kelly, looking at Philin worriedly.

"So be it! We have more important things. To her husband, Philene also felt helpless: "Don't mention this until Winsley's mother comes, I'll talk about it from my father." ”

"Okay!"

On the other side of the courtyard, Karos's sweat was pouring from his forehead.

Cohen sat on a stone bench across from him, his bloodshot eyes staring straight at him.

"Sir, I'm your staff officer. Carlos's throat ached dryly, and he opened his mouth with difficulty: "Such a look, sir, do you want to eat me?"

"Don't do this," Cohen asked coldly, "how many troops do we have?"

"We, our losses this time are not large," under the pressure of Cohen's gaze, Carlos reluctantly told the truth: "After a short rest, there are about 100,000 troops to use." ”

"100,000 people?" Cohen looked up and looked at the sky, "It should be enough." ”

"Sir, what do you want to do?"

"What else can you do, of course, attack. Cohen said lightly: "Fight all the way to the Holy Capital." ”

"Sir, what nonsense are you talking about!" Carlos let out: "Sir, you don't know that our army is short of supplies, it is impossible to go out under such circumstances, and we will starve to death before we see the edge of the Holy Capital!"

"Who am I, who are you," Cohen said, looking at his staff officer, "in what tone are you talking to me?"

"That doesn't matter, I'm a sane man now, and your head is fainting, sir. Carlos puffed up his chest and said, "I don't think you can give this order to the army now." ”

"No, this is my army. ”

"This army was built by you, sir, but you can't let them make senseless sacrifices. Karos did not back down: "A commander, a good commander should lead the army to victory, not the other way around." ”

"It's really changed, hehe......" Cohen's eyes were chilling: "Everything is changing." ”

"No way, sir, I have to be faithful to my duty...... You can remove me, kill me, or even eat me. Carlos said lightly: "But don't think about it, you don't want to use the army to attack the rebels in such a situation." ”

Cohen snorted and stood up with the help of the rocks.

"The troops will return to the Dark City in five days, and you will remain here as the front-line commander. Cohen said with a cold face, "Inform Dark City to prepare for a meeting of the tribal leaders." ”

"Sir!" Karos called out, "do you really want to pull the tribe into this vortex?"

"It's none of your business. Cohen said, "If you don't want to be infamous, look at your front line." (To be continued......)