Darkstone Code

Chapter 1277: Chapter 1276: The Counterattack Begins Now

Listening to Lynch discuss his speculations about the future situation, the little Count couldn’t help but ask a question he cared about.

"Why not ally, isn’t alliance better?"

"This way, the power of the Imperial Family would be increased, while the power of the Noble Group would be weakened. With this shift, the gap would narrow significantly."

This is the view of most people, which also explains why politicians, or political figures, are never the majority.

Lynch shook his head, "You still don’t understand, this is a war, it’s not a game."

"His Majesty the Emperor would never trust any noble who once wanted to overthrow the Imperial Family, much less let them stand behind him. He wouldn’t do that if he were still sane."

"You see, soon you will understand."

The little Count had a mysterious trust in Lynch’s judgment. He nodded and remembered these words, then asked, "So what should we do now?"

This is also the question on the minds of most people here, what should they do next.

Lynch chuckled softly, "Do nothing, restrain yourself, restrain your family, and then wait."

"We have extensive industries in Amelia, and over the past two years, our influence has reached every aspect of Amelia—this is our biggest advantage."

"If the Emperor or the Prime Minister wants to come after us, they must first face the possibility of causing the Governor of Amelie to feel threatened."

"Making a Governor feel threatened, that is a very scary thing!"

A Governor, a position equivalent to a local Emperor, holds immense power, controlling both military and government. If he declares independence now, Gafura wouldn’t have a solution.

Moreover, in the local government system, the main positions are held by the Governor’s confidants. If he truly wants independence, even with some issues, it wouldn’t be a big problem.

Lynch left these people enough time to think, and after about a minute or two, he continued, "We will be very important."

"The Cabinet, the Prime Minister, all need a stable Amelia. Before they find solutions to the big problem of the Governor, our attitude is particularly important."

"You must understand that changes in the government high ranks often bring about massive social upheaval, political reasons, and other reasons."

"And taking over the role of capitalists, we are precisely the necessary help to stabilize the local society."

"Chaos, riots, ultimately boils down to the people’s anxiety about the future, and we have money, industry, we can let the political power of Amelie Province pass in stable order."

"That is our value, irreplaceable value."

"On the contrary, these nobles on the Main Island...", Lynch shook his head, "No one is irreplaceable, even the Imperial Family!"

The nobility being arrested itself is no small matter. On the Main Island, nobles enjoy certain immunity, a promise given by Gafura I to the nobles.

After all, he wanted to become Emperor, he couldn’t take away everyone else’s power without giving some benefits to other nobles, right? freēwēbηovel.c૦m

Perhaps the Imperial Family was indeed very strong, strong enough to suppress other nobles, but that doesn’t mean other families didn’t have any room for resistance.

Compromise is always the essence of politics.

However, this time, the immunity didn’t work, newspapers and media are widely reporting these related news, the bodies of those who died in the conflict are displayed in the morgue.

Photos, unprocessed, show them to the people, many who saw them felt nauseous and wanted to vomit.

Yet immediately, there would be a trace of emotion they themselves were uncertain about, after all, people died.

Because people died due to the nobility, and when some rioted during a noble conflict, indeed, the public order of the Imperial Capital was challenged.

At this time, news of nobles being arrested came out, for those watching the commotion, it was actually a good thing!

Everyone was watching the progress of the situation.

After many days, after a period when His Majesty the Emperor hadn’t appeared in front of the people, he suddenly appeared on television.

This was a royal press conference, right at the gates of the Imperial Palace, not only were media present, but many citizens spontaneously came to watch.

Actually, all along, there have been some rumors saying the Emperor had been killed...

Although it’s unknown where this rumor came from, it was told as if it really happened, even those who spread the rumor claimed to have witnessed the whole process.

In this rumor, the Prime Minister became the executioner, for the sake of power, he killed His Majesty the Emperor and attempted to extinguish the future of the Imperial Family by judging the Eldest Prince.

Rumors are the kind of thing that always have believers; indeed, some people think it’s true and worry about Gafura’s future.

Actually, no need to overthink, these rumors very likely came from His Majesty the Emperor himself, otherwise he wouldn’t so "cooperatively" reduce his appearances.

This time, his presence ended those rumors of his being harmed.

Of course, he wouldn’t stoop to the level of the Federation’s President to personally issue statements. He just showed up to prove the authenticity and authority of the press conference, then hurriedly left.

The actual content was published by the Imperial Family’s spokesperson.

Facing numerous media reporters and citizens, the Imperial Family spokesperson simply announced a shocking news to the people—De-title!

"According to our archived materials, among the nobles currently under investigation, eleven have repeatedly violated imperial laws, causing deaths far beyond our imagination."

"These nobles have seriously violated the morals and ethics of a noble. Nobility means defending the country and the people, yet these nobles have abused our trust, committing unforgivable crimes against our country!"

The spokesperson used very harsh terms like "unforgivable crimes," and the people began to wonder what those crimes were that were so unforgivable.

Actually, for most people, nobles are supposed to be wealthy, dignified, and elegant, naturally...

Many never realized the problem of where the nobles’ wealth comes from.

Of course, some might think that nobles exploiting merchants through privileges has little to do with ordinary people, and thus wouldn’t pay much attention.

When the spokesperson began to release the materials, people felt horrified and angry at the crimes of these nobles.

Nobles often use clever or forceful means to plunder wealth, with some less discreet nobles investing very little yet gaining more shares in companies.

Among the disclosed materials, over a long span of thirty years, these nobles caused hundreds of companies to go bankrupt and took control of thousands of company shares.

They become major shareholders or bosses with little investment, and those who refuse them often face a miserable end.

Not everyone accepts such fate, those who have painstakingly made efforts to change their class are suddenly facing blatant plunder.

Some resist, some struggle.

Most of these people have already gone bankrupt, many have been framed with various charges and became criminals.

Many are still imprisoned, possibly never being able to leave in their lifetime.

Worse, some died early in prison, or disappeared outright from Gafura’s society.

The simplest guess about those who disappeared is that they have already died.

Behind each piece of material, each black and white photo records a past that is heinous!

People can imagine the despair of those victims, those who are clearly victims yet have no place to seek justice!

They were deprived of hope, their dreams, and finally their lives by the nobles!

This isn’t a group of nobles, this is a group of Demons!

For the first time, people found themselves deeply and intensely hating a noble; the press conference immediately triggered huge reactions.

Reporters from home and abroad frantically took photos, which would become evidence used in the noble judgment.

The spokesperson waited for a moment, as discussions and noise gradually quieted down, he continued, "His Majesty the Emperor has been observing the actions of the nobles, present and past, and he believes the noble class must make a choice."

"Gafura police will inspect all nobles, if they find any noble has committed unforgivable acts, their outcome will be the same!"

"De-title, and receive fair trial under the law!"

Instantly, the scene was in uproar again, but this time it was a different kind of uproar, the Imperial Family’s stance seemed like a powerful boost in the veins. People trembled with anger, and weakened bodies were filled with strength again!

A reporter loudly asked, "Does this mean nobles will also be tried in ordinary courts? Will they be imprisoned, or could they face the death penalty?"

When this reporter shouted "death penalty," the scene suddenly fell silent.

The faces of a few hidden nobles were initially very serious, but now they looked even more horrifying, with a gloomy glint!

The spokesperson nodded, "Yes, if our findings warrant a noble facing extreme punishment, we will let them receive the most just result!"

Five minutes later, the Secretariat, all nobles knew the news, the Imperial Family started their counterattack!

Or rather, the war between the Imperial Family and the nobles has finally truly begun.

This time, no one can retreat!