Apocalyptic Dragonborn Lord

Chapter 344 Chaos in the Empire
"What is the imperial envoy doing here? Didn't it mean that the emperor is about to die, and the people of the empire are going to evacuate from us?"

Bachelor Romon wiped the sweat off his brow slightly, "Your Excellency the Special Envoy just wanted to see you one last time before leaving. He came here on purpose."

"Could it be that he can't let go of his unrealistic vision?" Stannis has no illusions about the empire's raising him to the position of duke. Maybe the other party came here just to take one last look. After all, when we meet again next time, His head should have been hung in front of the Duke's city gate to air dry.

"Your Excellency, don't think about other things over there. The special envoy is very short on time. He will rush back to the imperial capital after seeing you." Advisor Romon urged anxiously over there, unlike Stannis who was desperate. , he still maintained awe towards the empire, not daring to offend them too much.

On the contrary, Stannis seemed very calm. He walked into the living room on the second floor unhurriedly. When he opened the door, he found that not only Sean Bean Bernard, the special envoy of the Empire, but also The garrison commander here, Sharaki, has been promoted to colonel, and even changed her armor. It has been a long time since I saw her, and Stannis found that she has become more beautiful and moving.

However, because of the presence of Sean Bean, it was inconvenient for Stannis to say some dirty words to tease this stupid girl. He found a seat and sat down, wondering what kind of empty promise his uncle was going to write for him this time.

"I'm really sorry, Uncle Sean Bean, I came back late because I was going to attend someone's wedding, didn't I keep you waiting?"

Although he was unhappy in his heart, the lord still pretended to be happy on his face, as if he really saw his relatives.

And the person he was called uncle looked at him with a kind smile, and after a long time he finally said, "You know I'm going back to the imperial capital right away."

"Hmm." Stannis nodded indifferently.

"Then you should also know what's going to happen next."

Although you really wanted to cry, Stannis, you still pretended to be relaxed and said: "The throne of Duke Garcia may be stained red with blood."

Xiao Enbin sighed slightly, "I didn't expect His Majesty to be in such poor health. If you give me another year, the outcome is still unknown."

"It's already this time, what's the use of talking about it?" Stannis suddenly got angry, and finally got a relationship with the empire. He thought he could use the power of the imperial army to dominate one side, but he didn't expect this to be a good thing. It is too desperate to force it to be withdrawn.

Xiao Enbin didn't speak, and he also felt that he was a little sorry for Stannis, but now the overall situation is the most important thing. Before the empire is about to enter a civil war, the most important thing is to stabilize the gang of warlike kings and dukes. Now three duchies have publicly stood up. The eldest son came out to support the emperor's accession to the throne, the two duchies supported the emperor's only daughter as the queen, and the remaining three remained neutral, and Duke Garcia was one of them who remained neutral.

Because the rulers of these powerful kingdoms have been secretly supporting their successors and wrestling with each other, His Majesty the Emperor was unable to decide on his successor during his lifetime. , the electors of the Imperial Parliament are required to elect the next Imperial Emperor, and the Imperial Parliament is controlled by a very small number of forces: the kings and dukes of the nine duchies, the princes and city lords of the southern city-states, and the major bishops of the Hall of the King of Law.Now the emperor who maintains the balance of all forces is dead, causing all forces to face a reshuffle. Even the Rhodok Republic, the mortal enemy of the empire, is involved. It is said that they do not know where to find a boy from a slum and insist that he is The emperor's illegitimate son also has the right to inherit.

In this chaotic situation, Sean Bean, who puts the empire first, has no choice but to abandon Stannis. If the Garcia family also gets involved in the already chaotic disputes, it will be a big headache, special envoy All he can do is to leave to him what the Duke wants, such as letting him handle the affairs of the Principality without the intervention of the Empire, in other words, the Duke can kill anyone he wants in Tanis, and the Empire will only open one Close one eye.

"Do you really want to kick me off the big ship of the empire with such a cruel and merciless kick, and watch me be torn apart alive by Garcia's shark?" Stannis had already started to cry, he I really don't want to die.

"Nephew..." Looking at the only blood left behind by this life-and-death acquaintance, Xiao Enbin certainly couldn't bear to let him die meaninglessly like this.

But as a family that has guarded the empire for more than [-] years, Bernard can only make the only correct choice, let the hungry wolf get the lamb it wants, so that the shepherd can sleep peacefully at night.

Looking at the gaze in the opponent's eyes, Stannis was already desperate. He knew that once the power of the empire withdrew from here, death would be his only end.

There are still some people who can't bear to see him in trouble, such as Sharaki, she walked over and took Stannis's hand, and looked at him affectionately, "Why don't you go with us, this handsome Sir, put down Leave everything here with me, and my uncle can save your life."

Although very moved, Stannis still felt something was wrong, "Handsome Sir? You won't forget who I am again!"

Sharaki stuck out his tongue at him, acknowledging the fact, "You look familiar, but I forgot your name..."

"No way, we've met each other several times!" It seems that although the military rank has been promoted, this stupid girl's IQ is still stagnating.

"Don't make trouble, Colonel. Nephew, what my niece said just now is indeed your only way out. If you are willing to let go of everything, land, rights, and titles and become a commoner willingly, I can indeed keep you safe. through this life.”

But Stannis didn't even think about saying no, "No."

He has been enough of being a low-speaking and worthless P citizen in this world, and if he told him that he still wants to live his life like an ordinary civilian after traveling through so many hardships, it would be better to do it now. It's good to kill him.

It looks like the envoy knew he was going to get this answer. "It's your decision. I know there's nothing to stop you. Good luck."

After speaking, Xiao Enbin stood up, and he was about to let go of this matter.

"By the way," he thought of one more thing before leaving, "How is Viscount Hillier Dill's wedding preparations going?"

"Still looking for a pastor...how do you know!"

But Xiao Enbin didn't solve his doubts, he just smiled slightly: "Then I can only wish the couple good luck."

Before parting, Shalaqi even said goodbye to him, she blinked her eyes and said in a cheerful tone: "Before we meet next time, don't die!"

(End of this chapter)