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Chapter 1300 - 1300 233 The Beginning of Shaking the Royal Power_3

1300: Chapter 233: The Beginning of Shaking the Royal Power_3 1300: Chapter 233: The Beginning of Shaking the Royal Power_3 The Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent were different.

In the last continental war, they were the utter losers.

In the armistice agreement, they ostensibly exchanged territories with the Alien Coalition, but in reality, they lost cities and lands.

After the war, the domestic discontent towards the government surged, and the long-suppressed social conflicts erupted, becoming a hotbed for the spread of cult ideas.

Beyond that, there was one practical issue: the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent had a greater number of free citizens.

In times of peace, the social wealth created by free citizens far surpassed that of the serfs.

But during times of unrest, whether it was war or famine, free citizens were the most likely to go bankrupt, an unstable group.

Compared to serfs, free citizens had a slightly higher level of education and awareness.

Correspondingly, the members of the cult organizations in the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent also possessed slightly stronger overall quality.

With multiple factors overlapping, the situation in the Central Continent spiraled out of control.

The only good news was that this wave of cultism did not only affect the Three Kingdoms in the Central Continent.

Various countries on the South Continent and different races almost all experienced cult rebellions recently.

If everyone is facing turmoil at the same time, then it’s as if no one is in chaos.

Whoever can emerge from the crisis first will have an advantage in this round of competition.

“Duke, an urgent message has arrived from the Capital, Your Majesty has summoned you for an immediate meeting!”

Tom’s words pulled Hudson back to reality from his deep thoughts.

Hearing “urgent message,” Hudson’s first reaction was that something must have happened!

In the past ten years, the total number of urgent messages in the Kingdom had not exceeded ten.

Even during the Skeleton Society’s uprising in the Southeastern Province, when two counties were continuously occupied, the Kingdom did not resort to using emergency communication.

“Understood!

Jenny, inform my wife that I need to go to the Capital, and I won’t be home for dinner tonight.

Tom, notify the senior management of the estate to take over my duties!”

After speaking, Hudson immediately summoned Belsden and headed straight for the Capital.

There was no way around it.

Maxim was still toiling away, and now was not the time to disturb him.

Given that Lord Dragon was taking such care, it would be embarrassing to upset his mood, as a lack of passion would hinder his work.

Suddenly becoming a Bearman Knight after being a Dragon Knight, frankly speaking, Hudson was still somewhat unaccustomed.

Compared to Maxim, who enjoyed maneuvering through the clouds, Belsden preferred to run on the ground, as if it didn’t feel safe unless it was on the earth.

After many attempts at convincing and consistent failure, Hudson could only conclude that it was due to bloodline talents.

…

Jade Palace, stepping into this place again, Hudson had become a regular visitor.

The palace guards didn’t even bother with questioning and directly escorted him into the hall.

It wasn’t so much due to his own recognition, but rather because his mount was too striking.

Whether it was the Red Dragon or the Earth Bear, they were unique on the continent, with no room for impersonation.

Entering the grand hall, scanning over the frantic visages of the Kingdom’s Ministers, Hudson asked with a puzzled face, “What’s the matter, why are you all so panicked?”

Although the Cult turmoil was ferocious, it did not cause major chaos in the Alpha Kingdom, and the troubles of our allies are just minor issues.

By turning the pages of history, one would know that every time the Cult caused trouble, they were fierce in the beginning but quickly ran out of steam.

At most, they would destabilize the ruling foundation of a nation, but there has never been a direct case of overthrowing a major country.

Even if a power transition occurred, it would not affect the current structure of the Five Nations Alliance.

Under the present circumstances, no matter who wields power, they would need to rely on the strength of the Alliance to confront Different Races.

“A rebellion broke out in the Falcon Kingdom, the Rebel Army stormed the Capital, and the King was slain amidst the chaos!”

After Foreign Minister Earl Francis finished explaining, Hudson still looked completely puzzled.

What did a coup in an overseas kingdom have to do with the Alpha Kingdom?

Even if someone else’s King died, at most a condemnation would suffice; if intervention was needed, it would be a matter for the countries of the South Continent, Alpha Kingdom was simply out of reach.

Perhaps noticing Hudson’s reaction, he immediately added.

“The Falcon Kingdom’s uprising is not a simple Noble coup; it was initiated by the merchant Nobles, who have risen with the surge of maritime trade and many of whom were Pirates in their former lives.

The death of Henry V is likely not an accident, but a deliberate act by these fellows.

According to the intelligence we’ve gathered, the Purple Gold Flower Dynasty has been sparse in population in recent years, with frequent accidents befalling the direct heirs.

After the complete demise of Henry V’s family, there are no direct heirs in the Royal Family.

The remaining collateral branches have blood relations that are too entangled and complex, making it difficult to determine a successor in the line of succession.”

Having received a definitive answer, Hudson took a sharp breath of cold air.

One had to admit, this emerging class of merchant Nobles knew how to play the game.

To prevent the King from retaliating afterwards, they simply exterminated the lineage of the Royal Family.

But such an action has severe political implications, completely shaking the sacred stature of the royal authority and the position of the Nobles.

From the birth of monarchy and Nobility, the two were deeply intertwined.

The glory of the Nobles stems from the Royal Family, and the Nobles are the biggest supporters of the Royalist Party.

The status of the two is tied: if one is damaged, both are; if one is honored, so is the other.

Over the past years, the rule of the game in the Continent of Aslante was: Nobles are Nobles, Kings are Kings, and there was no overstepping.

The current royal law originates from the Empire era.

Either they were nobles, such as dukes and earls, conferred by the Emperor and set up their own domain at the dissolution of the Empire; or they were related by blood to the Royal Family and ascended to power under the pretense of continuing the Royal Family’s legacy after the extinction of the direct line.

New Royal Families usually rose to power because the old ones died out naturally, and because they were strong and related to the Royal Family by blood, they were pushed to the throne.

In summary: royal authority is transferred through bloodline.

The Falcon Kingdom’s current play is clearly different; while others wait for the natural demise of the Royal Family, they physically eradicated the lineage of the Royal Family.

That’s seriously breaking the rules!

If these troublemakers are not extinguished, once this precedent is set, chaos will ensue in the future.

As a staunch member of the Royalist Party, Hudson immediately chose, like the rest of the ministers, to denounce the disgraceful actions of these troublemakers.

There was no choice, as one of the powerhouses of the Kingdom, it was essential to stand firm at such a time.

After such events, no matter who is King, doubts about the loyalty of their subordinates will arise.

The more powerful the Local Lords, the more likely they are to be suspected.

Luckily, Hudson was not of high birth, rose too recently, and his network was more in the lower ranks, hence from all aspects, he wasn’t considered a potential contender for the throne.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been notified to attend this special meeting.