Chapter 1014: Chapter 552: The Succession is Settled: Why Did Your Majesty Rebel?

Due to the emergence of [Noah’s Ark] and the preliminary confirmation of the mysterious person’s intelligence, the previously chaotic battlefields across the Old Continent have finally restored a long-missed tranquility.

Things that should cease ceased, and troops that should retreat retreated.

Conflicts over various lands and water resources have suddenly decreased significantly.

But everyone knows that this is merely a prelude to another great turmoil.

More valuable targets are right in front of us; all parties have to retract the fists they threw out before if they want to strike harder next time.

At this moment, the Silver Continent is like a balloon continuously inflating and pressurizing; though it seems silent, an explosion is inevitable.

In this calm before the storm, [Queen of the Eternal Night] Margaret I led her elite army corps and direct navy fleet back to the Royal Capital Amarlingburg.

The military was not disbanded and reorganized as usual; even the battleships and cruisers have entered the port and canal before the Royal Capital’s gates.

The Order of Knights, the Musketeer Corps, the characteristic Berserker Legion who have fought bloodily for half a year... it seems the bloodstains on their bodies haven’t even been cleaned, their entire beings exuding a strong bloody scent.

The timid residents of the Royal Capital tremble just by being glared at by them.

Compared to this group of fierce warriors who have just gone through the baptism of blood and fire, the recent military counsel that resulted in a river of blood seemed more like child’s play.

Every stratum across the Royal Capital sensed the ominous arrival of Her Majesty the Queen from this unusual scene.

Clearly, she no longer seemed guilty or remorseful as previously proclaimed due to negligence; instead, she seemed more like she came to hold others accountable.

The tense, killing atmosphere was so pervasive that even the blind beggars in the city could feel it clearly.

Violet and Byron, who received the news a few days in advance, were already prepared to confront this "grandmother" directly.

Watching the incoming troops through the window, Violet narrowed her azure starry eyes slightly:

"That Old God Church Coalition came prepared, with one move following another, seemingly targeting the Church and the Silver Law on the surface.

Yet every move strikes at the vitals of our Bayfolk.

The mythical creature vanguard that infiltrated early, the beast tides, Noah’s Ark, the power-hungry of all nations... now they’re all gathered in the North Sea, and if the Five Bay States are not careful, a catastrophe might befall them.

Hesitance will only lead to death.

Now the Bayfolk can only have one voice, and that is our voice!"

Violet’s attitude was particularly decisive, aware that the situation was urgent and this was no longer a time to play the power transition game as initially planned.

Behind her, Byron, fully armored as a "Guardian Knight" for his wife, nodded along:

"The [Queen of the Eternal Night] is ultimately our familial elder, having shed blood and achieved merits for the Kalmar Union in her youth.

The Lancaster Dynasty has just been reestablished.

We, the first generation, would do well not to pioneer any ’Cedar Palace Gate Succession Law’ akin to ’Xuanwu Gate Inheritance Law’; the whole royal family’s ethos in the future would be negatively impacted.

I once said to rule the world with ’filial piety,’ lest our descendants take us as an example, turning the Lancaster Dynasty into a farce of great filial piety.

Today, let’s make one last attempt to persuade her to retreat gracefully, offering her this one last chance for a dignified exit.

If this old lady is still stubbornly undeterred, we’ll have to force her dignity.

Claiming illness to withdraw from election... cough, claiming illness to abdicate is merely a basic operation.

At worst, we’ll provide her good food and drink to live out her last years, which can count as filial piety from us juniors."

In fact, Luohate and a group of spies had already sent back a piece of intelligence a few days in advance.

It was reported that the [Queen of the Eternal Night] secretly used the internal line of the Council of the Divine Presence to project into St. Peter’s Cathedral, conspiring with the saints and Pope of the Orthodox Church for a long time.

Even they, her trusted aides, did not know the specifics discussed.

It was only after the conversation ended that they saw [Queen of the Eternal Night] visibly relieved, evidently indicating she had gained significant support from the Church.

It is feared that this time she might strike first.

Byron was really uneasy about Violet facing this cold-hearted old lady alone, deciding to personally come over to protect her.

Not to boast, but in terms of survival ability, across the entire Silver Continent, he ranks second to none.

Even if he faces multiple church legends and an archbishop’s siege, he is confident he can escape with Violet alive.

Then flip the table completely, bring in heavy artillery to bombard Cedar Palace, and fight another war of national establishment!

Step! Step! Step!...

Margaret I, flanked by her [King’s Left Hand] Guardsmen and the accompanying [King’s Right Hand], marched into the hall.

Clad in the silver female knight’s armor worn during her battles, with a longsword at her waist, her pure white hair combed immaculately, and an emerald crown on her head shining brightly.

"Welcome back victorious, Your Majesty the Queen, may God be with you."

The seemingly numerous "Church Faction," led by a large group of Kalmar Union vassals, stood before the palace gates respectfully greeting the Queen.

"Gentlemen, ladies, God be with you too."

Margaret I saw her trusted ministers and clergy at the forefront and nodded with satisfaction, slightly relieved at heart.

As per the intelligence reported from various domestic sources earlier.

This Queen, with heavy accumulated prestige, is not dead yet and still holds the most powerful army in the country. Coupled with the domestic Protective Army of the Church and Tribunal checks, the young reformist officers indeed dared not completely root out political enemies.

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