Chapter 656： prelude

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"Why are you helping me?"

Colin asked directly.

The Duke of St. Landers immediately replied:

"Because I think that only you are qualified to continue to lead the imperial coalition, regain lost ground, and completely drive the orcs back to the west of the Tianduan Mountains."

This kind of high-sounding reason is obviously not the real intention of the Duke of St. Landers.

Colin asked with a smile:

"That's it? You have no other plans or requests?"

The Duke of St. Landers bowed his head, avoided Colin's burning gaze, and said respectfully:

"Of course, I did this to gain your friendship. I hope you can lend a helping hand when the Saint Landes family needs help in the future..."

Colin laughed, knowing that this so-called "helping out" was actually a quid pro quo, and said:

"Okay, Duke of St. Landers, what help do you need in the South, let's talk about it."

The Duke of St. Landers hesitated for a while, and finally said frankly:

"Count Angele, the establishment of an independent country has always been the long-cherished wish of the Saint Landes family!"

Collin suddenly narrowed his eyes.

It turns out that the exchange condition for the Duke of St. Landers willing to help Colin continue to control the situation of the empire is the independence of the southern border.

If it was before, Colin might agree.

After all, the independence of the southern border did not have much impact on him, and he had no interest in the southern border.

On the contrary, the independence of the southern border can greatly weaken the status and prestige of the royal family, allowing him to become the uncrowned king of the empire more smoothly.

But now, after witnessing the magnificent life of the Great Emperor of Ghana in the illusion, Colin's mood has changed greatly.

I don't know if it was because in the illusion, he once sat on the throne that was stained with the blood of Emperor Garner, and Colin suddenly developed a sense of responsibility for the Radiance Empire.

As if he was the master of the empire. .

And now, someone is actually ready to split his empire?

"I reject!"

Hearing Colin's decisive voice, the Duke of St. Landers was stunned for a moment, then raised his head and persuaded sincerely:

"Count Angrie, maybe you don't know that the consul Fred has already approached me. If you are unwilling to cooperate with me, then Prince Lehi will definitely become the regent."

Ke Lin smiled faintly, as if he didn't care about it, but asked with great interest:

"Really? What is the quid pro quo that Archon Fred promised you?"

The Duke of St. Landers hesitated for a moment, but still said:

"He didn't submit an exchange condition. However, don't forget that Prince Leahy's wife is my sister! It is only natural that I help him become a regent, and even ascend to that supreme position."

Colin just remembered this, so he asked:

"If that's the case, why don't you help your brother-in-law?"

"Because now is the best time to establish an independent country in the South! And this is the biggest dream of the Saint Landers family!" The Duke of Saint Landers said firmly.

Colin looked into the eyes of the Duke of St. Landers, and intuitively told him that the real reason for the Duke of St. Landers was probably more than that.

Seeing that Colin seemed unmoved, the Duke of St. Landers spoke again to bewitched:

"Count Angele, you should trust my sincerity, after all, if it wasn't for the independence and establishment of the country, I wouldn't need to come to see you alone.

I am so candid, just to let you know that we have the basis for cooperation. "

But Colin shook his head firmly and said:

"No, I refuse."

The Duke of St. Landers thought that Colin was advancing by retreating and wanted to extract more benefits from the southern border, and a dissatisfaction rose in his heart, but he still said patiently:

"Count Angele, if you have any other conditions, we can discuss it."

Colin's eyes were cold and he said decisively:

"I'm not bargaining with you, and I won't tolerate any splitting the empire!"

Only then did the Duke of St. Landers realize that Colin was real, and he was a little anxious, and said quickly:

"Count Angrie, don't blame me for not reminding you. Prince Leahy and Archon Fred will not be merciful to you, after all, your current prestige and power have seriously threatened the status of the royal family.

Under such circumstances, even if you have no other ideas, the royal family will not let you go!

So why don't you work with me?

The authority of the empire is right in front of you, what are you still hesitating about? "

Colin stood up and looked into the eyes of the Duke of St. Landers, his whole body exuding a mighty aura:

"The power of the empire is at my fingertips!

I don't need your charity, and I won't join forces with you to split the empire! "

The Duke of St. Landers looked at Colin who was uttering wild words, his face suddenly flushed red, and he said coldly:

"If that's the case, then please do it yourself!"

After speaking, he strode out of the tent.

"Lord Duke." The Yeruger who was waiting outside the tent hurried up to meet him, only to see the gloomy-faced Duke of St. Landers, he frowned and asked in a low voice, "Count Angele, didn't you agree? "

The Duke of St. Landers shook his head, UU Reading said angrily:

"No. I really don't know where this kid got the confidence to say that he has the power of the empire at his fingertips!

How arrogant!

He really thought that if he commanded and won a battle, he could become the master of the empire?

However, the son of a country baron, how many imperial nobles are truly convinced of him? I want to see how long this kid can jump around under the oppression of the royal family..."

Listening to the complaints of the Duke of St. Landers, the Yeruger frowned and said:

"Count Angele doesn't seem to be an arrogant person. He always likes to make plans. I'm afraid that this time, I'm really confident in rejecting you..."

"What kind of confidence does he have?" The Duke of St. Landers said disdainfully, "If he rejected my good intentions, then this time the Senate will definitely elect Prince Leahy as the regent. At that time, the command of the imperial coalition will definitely change hands. What else is there to do?"

Maester Yarug seemed to have thought of something, took a deep breath, and said solemnly:

"Lord Duke, the storm is about to come!"

The Duke of St. Landers said in amazement:

"What storm?"

Before he finished speaking, he heard a commotion in the camp.

The two looked at each other and hurriedly stepped forward to stop a panic-stricken attendant and asked:

"what happened?"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty has died!"

"What?" The Duke of St. Landers opened his mouth wide, and seemed to finally realize why Colin had dared to reject him with a firm attitude just now.

He turned his head and looked at the Yaruger beside him: "This... is this the storm you said?"

Maester Yaluger nodded solemnly:

"That's right. Your lord, the real struggle has just begun."

(End of Volume 5)