Chapter 383
Be careful of Isabelle!
— “Demon Slayer” Eivass Moriarty’s true identity is that mysterious Minister of Affairs!
— Miss Alistair, who previously saved Eivass, is actually a spy from Star Antimony. After her identity was exposed, she attacked Minister Moriarty!
— The newly appointed Minister of Affairs was assassinated by a Star Antimony person and is critically injured!
— Shocking secret! The Moriarty Family heir has been imprisoned by their lover!
— How did the daughter of Count Crowley become an Avalon Royal agent?
— The youngest Avalon Minister and the rebellious Count’s daughter, their forbidden love rejected by the world!
— Urgent secret dispatch from the Round Table Hall, the Naval Minister is a traitor!
— Is the new Grand Arbitrator a Silver Crown Dragon in human form?
The next morning, the front pages of major newspapers were mostly dedicated to the major event that happened yesterday.
Each newspaper covered the event from different angles, with varying degrees of accuracy.
The most outrageous one claimed with certainty that Eivass had his bones shattered and was being jointly rescued by bishops, and was still in critical condition. Others vividly recounted the story of how Eivass and Alistair met, became acquainted, and fell in love. Some even reported that Alistair was being interrogated and had not yet revealed where Eivass was being held.
The content of these news reports even contradicted each other.
Each newspaper seemed to have its own “serious illness.”
The Glass Steps Herald published the “speech” Alistair gave to the reporters. Today’s Magic Painting, which was the GIF image included with the Glass Steps Herald, depicted Miss Alistair in an imperial-style skirt dress, calmly spreading her hands in an elegant gesture.
It was only now that people learned what the so-called “Miss Alistair” actually looked like.
Her noble, cool elegance and beauty were indeed unforgettable at first sight. This made the matter of Eivass being charmed by a foreign woman seem somewhat plausible.
—You would be confused too.
Not to mention, her attitude of “I love him, I’m imprisoning him” led to endless speculation.
Due to Queen Sophia’s critical condition, the somber and tense atmosphere permeating Glass Island was momentarily overshadowed by this earth-shattering gossip.
Currently, with the possibility of entering a period of national mourning at any moment, all sorts of entertainment activities were being suspended in advance. In this era, various events and performances require long periods of promotion and organization.
If an event were about to begin and a period of mourning were announced… it would undoubtedly result in significant economic losses. Therefore, dance troupes, theater companies, and circuses had all suspended their performances, and the number of concert hall shows had been reduced to one-third. In the current scarcity of entertainment, this undoubtedly became a much-welcomed joke for the Avalonians.
But there was no possibility of this fervor dying down.
Just one day after that, the Grand Guardian granted an interview to a reporter from the Glass Steps Herald. He revealed some of what “Miss Alistair” had said during her interrogation.
Specifically, he disclosed information unknown to outsiders, such as Miss Alistair having previously lived with an ordinary person and her knowing Eivass for three years. He also shared part of her oath made under the witness of the Crown Lord—mainly “If war breaks out, I will stand with Avalon,” “I love Eivass as I love myself,” and “I have never used human materials, nor will I in the future.”
—The Grand Guardian himself was reluctant to share these details; it was all under Lixia’s command.
He felt it involved Miss Crowley’s privacy, especially the part about previously living with an ordinary person, which might damage her reputation.
However, Lixia stated that Alistair herself had given permission for these statements to be made, as they were necessary.
Their purpose was to counterattack the Star Antimony people.
Since they acknowledged a non-existent person named “Alistair Crowley,” they should also bear the consequences for the Crowley Family resulting from her various actions and attitudes.
And this story perfectly suited the preferences of the Iris people.
The forbidden, painful, and mutually tormenting love between Avalon’s young minister and the Count’s daughter from Star Antimony—this theme could probably be made into a good script or novel. It simultaneously satisfied the Iris people’s longing for romance, broke the rigid and dull stereotype of Avalonians, and most importantly, it allowed them to heavily criticize the Star Antimony people. It was sure to sell well.
This news, upon reaching Star Antimony, would put pressure on the Crowley Family.
Especially the statement, “If Star Antimony and Avalon go to war, I will stand with Avalon.” This attitude would undoubtedly displease the Star Antimony people. If Star Antimony were to go to war at this time, many Star Antimony people would be astonished—they wouldn’t see the deeper reasons, only the most popular and trending story of the moment.
—Undoubtedly, this was a scheme in Eivass’s style.
If it succeeded, it would thoroughly annoy them; if it failed, there would be no negative consequences. Unlike Eivass’s and Queen Sophia’s style of meticulous planning with interlocking steps, he greatly enjoyed laying “idle pieces.” He liked to dig a hole on the road for no reason; if enough holes are dug, someone will eventually fall in.
Meanwhile, under the cover of the burgeoning gossip craze within Avalon.
Eivass and his companions’ next plan was already being implemented.
The other two among the “Great Figures” held neutral positions and did not meddle in affairs. Under these circumstances, the Grand Arbitrator and the Grand Guardian were in agreement, and their opinions aligned with the Queen’s wishes before her “passing,” or rather, when she was lucid. They were unwilling to interfere further.
They had already leaked the news of “Naval Minister committing espionage and treason” amidst a barrage of gossip. With the intelligence extracted from the Naval Minister, Lixia quickly identified the ministers who had been recruited by Star Antimony.
Subsequently, she personally went to conduct interrogations and trials. Throughout this process, Eivass, as the Minister of Affairs, did not appear; all actions were carried out by the Grand Arbitrator alone.
Among them was indeed a prominent figure still in contact with Star Antimony and ready to flee at any moment—he was the Maritime Minister, the Minister of Naval Affairs.
He was close to Derwent Ramos and also had a good relationship with the former Trade Minister, Dross. During the interrogation, Lixia extracted one of the reasons for the Avalon navy’s swift defeat in the “Ten Days’ War”: the Maritime Minister had sold Avalon’s naval deployment maps to the Star Antimony people.
Lixia immediately became enraged and sentenced him to death on the spot.
The judgment authority from the Silver Crown Dragon allowed royal family members with the Path of Authority to arbitrarily execute disloyal traitorous officials.
—A giant, radiant, and complex silver lightsaber appeared in the afternoon sky before everyone’s eyes.
Due to this bizarre spectacle, Glass Island experienced a brief period of chaos.
Only the elders of Avalon recognized what it was.
They were moved, and one by one, they emerged from their homes, gazing blankly at the sky outside.
That was [Execution Spell].
The highest level of Law Spell. Once locked on, it was impossible to resist, evade, or parry.
However, it was typically not used for combat but for executions, exercising the Grand Arbitrator’s special authority.
It would only be employed when a current minister or a direct royal family member was sentenced to death.
Meg had not exercised this authority of the Grand Arbitrator for a very, very long time.
To the point where people had forgotten that the Grand Arbitrator possessed such power and authority.
Now, this young dragoness named “Lixia” acted much more brutally than Meg… this might also signify the new king’s attitude.
This made the spies hidden on Glass Island begin to consider whether Isabelle was as docile and harmless as she appeared.
—Obviously, this was impossible.
Among those she was close to, Eivass, Sherlock, Lixia… every one of them acted brutally. This was a completely different attitude from the time of Queen Sophia’s reign.
Without Isabelle, the future new queen’s approval, how would they dare to act this way?
Had they quietly sidelined the new king?
How could that be!
As is well known, House Hermes and House Barton, where the Grand Guardian resided, were staunch royalists. They would not do such a thing.
Then there was only one explanation.
—Isabelle’s previous attitude was merely a disguise!
Thus, these spies from Star Antimony and Iris solemnly wrote down what they had seen and heard in secret letters and sent them back to their respective countries.
They issued very sharp and serious warnings—reasonable deductions derived from analyzing the intelligence.
Be careful of Isabelle Du Lac!
This young queen possessed a ruthlessness that was completely different from her appearance, and a very strong desire for aggression!
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